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SK57 HSC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,378 mi
Last recorded165,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 165,378 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury SLIDING DOOR SHARP EDGES AT BOTTOM (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened ENGINE BAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL AND INNER WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FLASHING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened SILL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SIDE OF CHASSIS LEG CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested HEADLAMP NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced JACKING POINT HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened SILL HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES AT FRONT JOIN UNDER SEALED (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE MIL ON DASH

Nearside Rear BEHIND WHEEL ARCH CORRODED AND HOLED MORE THAN 30CM FROM SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

VARIOUS AREAS CORRODED UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 13 Jul 2022 159,365 miles

mil light on

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

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

body showing various corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2022 159,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken likely to come adrift (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

body showing various corrosion

mil light on

Pass 28 Aug 2021 153,454 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 17 Aug 2021 153,446 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Sep 2020 146,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 143,135 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 143,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 138,695 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 138,695 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 134,058 miles

Nearside Front slight misting headlamp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeding flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,830 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERD IN UNDERSEAL

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 123,639 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 123,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALLS (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,992 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 114,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,897 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 107,897 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 92,729 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 92,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 79,629 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,629 miles

Oil leak

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

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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SK57 HSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SK57 HSC, 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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SK57 HSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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