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PJ57 KRK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

158,252 mi
Last recorded158,252 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 KRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 158,252 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Nearside and Offside Arch's Corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside Sill Sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 158,229 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour

vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Fail 14 Oct 2025 157,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe over axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Area around rear suspension arm outer mounting, sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis at upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner shoulder distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Area around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area at suspension arm outer mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded, no jagged edges at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2024 152,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 152,688 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill body support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 145,461 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 144,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 139,717 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 139,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 135,832 miles

Engine management light on showing EGR intermittent fault

Handbrake working adequately but needs slight adjustment.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 135,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine management light on showing EGR intermittent fault

Handbrake working adequately but needs slight adjustment.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 131,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 131,850 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake line has corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 129,676 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 125,500 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 122,395 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 122,317 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,020 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 107,994 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,662 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 91,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake line (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,652 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,632 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,141 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,611 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f brake binding

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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PJ57 KRK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PJ57 KRK, 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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PJ57 KRK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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