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PJ57 KSE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,211 mi
Last recorded142,211 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 KSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 142,211 miles

ref vt30 document

Fail 11 Sep 2025 142,211 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread-bulged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

2 x exhaust u clamps not fitted,centre exhaust pressure pipe joint poor-leaky

ns reverse light inop,centre stop light not wired,rear tyres poor inner treads low uneven wear,underbody-fuel pipe-exhaust-running gear rusting,coolant spill,front brakes bindy-pads uneven wear

Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,165 miles

Central Front Lower bumper slightly loose

Central high level brake lamp not working

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp unit has slight dampness inside

Offside Front indicator unit has slight dampness inside

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still supported

Fail 24 Jul 2024 140,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inside engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central high level brake lamp not working

Front Lower bumper loose

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

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

Nearside Rear revers lamp not working

Offside Front Direction indicator has slight dampness inside

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front head lamp has slight dampness

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

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken , exhaust still supported

Fail 1 Jul 2024 140,155 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs and pads scored-pitting (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure front bracket snapped-missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle and rear U clamps missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

3rd stop light inop,dirty and spiders crawling inside and outside vejicle-disgusting,exhaust-flexi poor,underbody-chassis-box sections-suspension-fuel pipe-hydraulic pipes-running gear rusting

brake pedal spongy-brake discs surface rust-scoring,bonnet pull lever poor,starting poor-delayed,transmission fault-power loss,os headlamp waterised,ns reverse light inop,oil & coolant spill

front brake pads low uneven wear-discs not great,front tyre treads very low just met limits-tracking required,tyre treads uneven wear,no rear seats fitted for test

Fail 10 Jan 2024 140,028 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nsf nsr to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,426 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,786 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,077 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 124,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 116,878 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 116,878 miles

Front Emissions not tested flexy snapped (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,624 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 109,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 109,142 miles
Fail 1 May 2018

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 99,110 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,310 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,115 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 74,281 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 66,428 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,158 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,234 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 49,234 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,268 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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PJ57 KSE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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