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VU57 UYD

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

326,324 mi
Last recorded326,324 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 UYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2023 326,324 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 356,786 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 345,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Slight play/ knock detected at steering wheel

Slight travel detected in brake pedal

Pass 27 Apr 2019 324,829 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 205,010 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 192,904 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 169,025 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 169,025 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake long

Pass 14 Dec 2013 147,998 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 147,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 124,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 124,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 102,633 miles

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight movement

Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Nearside rear quarter damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2011 102,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes have slight movement

Front brake pad wear indicator wires broken

Front tyres heavily worn on outer edges

Nearside rear quarter damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2010 84,315 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge due been on front prior to test

very slight play in n/s inner rack end

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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VU57 UYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VU57 UYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU57 UYD registered?

VU57 UYD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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