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VA57 APZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,938 mi
Last recorded157,938 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 APZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 157,938 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe under bonnet slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central part of body box section corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe under bonnet slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 152,844 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central box section underneath vehicle corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension mount area inner sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner and outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner and outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 152,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central box section underneath vehicle corroded through but not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near suspension mount area inner sill corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner and outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner and outer edges of treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 144,936 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 144,936 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on outer face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,586 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 139,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 134,198 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 134,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 129,131 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 129,128 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear Both pipes excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 124,466 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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 front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 109,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,541 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on both shoulders

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,409 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on both shoulders

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2016 94,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 83,778 miles

Child seats in vehicle not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Nearside Rear child seat seat belt receiver cover missing

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,151 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,571 miles

spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,333 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 66,085 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,264 miles

front no plate starting to delamainate

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edge & 2 mm

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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VA57 APZ 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 68%.

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 VA57 APZ, 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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VA57 APZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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