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NJ57 LSV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,159 mi
Last recorded177,159 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 177,159 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 177,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 173,555 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 164,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 154,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18/ 103y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18/103y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 144,188 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 137,408 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 129,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wires routed wrong

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 129,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wires routed wrong

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

fuel pipes are corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,018 miles

Centre exhaust has a minor leak of gases (corroded/holed in area of joint to rear section)

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

n/s & o/s rear brakes binding slightly.

n/s rear tyre worn down to legal limit.

Pass 2 Jan 2018 110,928 miles

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,943 miles

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Fail 14 Dec 2016 106,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to metal backing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

Some damage to outer surface of o/s rear brake disc caused by worn-out pad

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,670 miles

brake pipe to o/s rear flexy corroding

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,393 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 96,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aims adjusted @ time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2014 86,603 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 86,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,516 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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NJ57 LSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ57 LSV, 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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NJ57 LSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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