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NJ57 LSX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,958 mi
Last recorded141,958 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 LSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 141,958 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 137,447 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 137,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,334 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 132,332 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,280 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 123,277 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 119,340 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 119,338 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,757 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,754 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,396 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,394 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,897 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 98,748 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Lamp broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2016 91,378 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 91,376 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 83,790 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 May 2015 83,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 75,612 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 66,721 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,721 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 57,207 miles

warning light on dash

Fail 7 Apr 2012 57,207 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

warning light on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,674 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 39,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 LSX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NJ57 LSX, 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 LSX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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