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SP57 LWY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

455,314 mi
Last recorded455,314 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 455,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 455,307 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlamp damp (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2023 451,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2021 444,398 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slight rattle at front

Fail 21 Dec 2021 444,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

slight rattle at front

Pass 3 Dec 2020 426,687 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 426,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all four at abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 407,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 6 Dec 2018 379,645 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Fail 4 Dec 2018 379,512 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe at bracket on N/S chassis leg, near N/S/R, front sub frame mount. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 346,005 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 346,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 311,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 46,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre off tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014

front discs lipped

rear pads not seen

Pass 19 Dec 2013 206,446 miles

both rear tyres are worn @5.mm

Pass 18 Dec 2012 175,219 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 152,195 miles

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 16 Dec 2010 114,792 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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SP57 LWY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP57 LWY, 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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SP57 LWY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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