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VN57 KUG

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

301,438 mi
Last recorded301,438 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 301,438 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 301,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lip of sills to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 293,147 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 293,137 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded near ABS unit (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x4

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

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

Offside Front lower suspension arm pinch bolt locking nut incorrect

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

Pass 28 May 2024 274,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 263,197 miles

Offside Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Pinch Bolt Incorrectly Fitted

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 251,432 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 251,432 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 246,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 244,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 239,988 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 239,988 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 236,391 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 232,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 229,047 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 229,029 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2015 225,776 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged but no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2014 216,864 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 209,643 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 206,980 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 176,925 miles

parking brake pedal has slightly long travel

Pass 18 Jul 2011 131,137 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,137 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

(advise) brake pedal rubber starting to deteriate reccomend replacment

(advise) esp light on (fault)

(advise) o/s/r tyre aproaching 2mm wear indicators

(advise) slight roughness when turning left or right due to o/s/f top strut mtg /bearing dry/worn reccomend replacment

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,631 miles

(advise) brake pedal anti slip rubber starting to split

(advise) n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm over 3/4 tread width highly reccomend to be replaced 225x60x16=w XL

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,699 miles

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

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

hand brake has long travel

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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VN57 KUG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VN57 KUG, 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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VN57 KUG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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