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SF57 HXJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

197,516 mi
Last recorded197,516 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 HXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 197,516 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 197,513 miles

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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 193,066 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 193,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 189,233 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 189,228 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 185,245 miles

Coil spring corroded front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tow bar corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2022 185,245 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross section both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tow bar corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 181,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 181,202 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 178,155 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 178,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,114 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 88,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 61,833 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 45,058 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 45,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 32,671 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 32,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,071 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 29,052 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,385 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,143 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 10,062 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 313 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SF57 HXJ 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 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 SF57 HXJ, 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 SF57 HXJ registered?

SF57 HXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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