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SY57 LZK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,914 mi
Last recorded158,914 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 LZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,914 miles

Fuel tank and pipe damp signs of leakage

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake has little to no reserve travel

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 158,914 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes around bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fuel tank damp signs of leakage

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,491 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded but out with seatbelt/suspension proscribed areas

Nearside Rear wheel arch taped not allowing full inspection

Offside sill holed and corroded but out with seatbelt/suspension proscribed areas at O/S center section

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 145,465 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket at front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded but out with seatbelt/suspension proscribed areas

Nearside Rear wheel arch taped not allowing full inspection

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

Offside outer sill holed and corroded but out with seatbelt/suspension proscribed areas at O/S center section

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

body work in poor condition/corrosion in places

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 119,807 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 102,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak engine area ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded at front sections

signs of corrosion on rear chassis and floor areas,

Pass 17 Nov 2016 87,279 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak upper engine area and going on to exhaust? ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.6.6)

handbrake travel getting high

offside front tyre bald on outside edge and nearside front showing signs of wear on outside edge

rear differential noisy?

wheel alignment needs checked

Fail 11 Nov 2016 87,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear differential noisy?

wheel alignment needs checked

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak upper engine area and going on to exhaust? ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside and offside rear (6.6.6)

handbrake travel getting high

offside front tyre bald on outside edge and nearside front showing signs of wear on outside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 76,904 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning indicator alluminated on dash

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,793 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear two off (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres on 2-3mm and wearing inner edges

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system deteriorated slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2014 65,168 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,336 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,336 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,004 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 26,004 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 25,977 miles

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

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

rear discs pitted

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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SY57 LZK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SY57 LZK, 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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SY57 LZK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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