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LV57 FYH

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

234,203 mi
Last recorded234,203 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 FYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 234,203 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 234,161 miles

Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively leak from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 229,738 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts slightly noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 222,209 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 215,522 miles

Central Front 2 x small drive belts are cracking

Central Front Lower oil leak

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 215,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount component out of place, causing roughness when steered. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached Top mount not in proper place causing roughness when steered. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Front 2 x small drive belts are cracking

Central Front Lower oil leak

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 214,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 207,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 207,444 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 201,932 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective pre-Silencer, hanger rubber is fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 201,929 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective pre-Silencer, hanger rubber is fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides adjusted up to suit (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Empty - added water & OK (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 190,977 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 161,938 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,105 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 126,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake travel long

Pass 29 Jun 2017 99,635 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,879 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 63,874 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 24,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 18,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 18,863 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 16,373 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,744 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,324 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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LV57 FYH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 122,038 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV57 FYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV57 FYH registered?

LV57 FYH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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