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VU57 UZJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

315,802 mi
Last recorded315,802 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 UZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2023 315,802 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 302,534 miles

Nearside door handle missing

Rear exhaust pipe missing

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 302,534 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside door handle missing

Rear exhaust pipe missing

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 286,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 13 Feb 2020 277,407 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 277,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Hand brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 268,338 miles

o/s no. plate lamp inop..front shockers soft..o/s/f fog inop

Fail 11 Feb 2019 268,332 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

o/s no. plate lamp inop..front shockers soft..o/s/f fog inop

Pass 15 Jan 2018 260,089 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 218,713 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 218,708 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 194,266 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 194,261 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 165,085 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 136,883 miles

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

slight play in centgre prop bearing.exhaust slightly corroded.rear diff slightly leaking.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 134,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 134,879 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,461 miles

soiled underside generally

Pass 12 Sep 2011 116,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 115,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,523 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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VU57 UZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UZJ, 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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VU57 UZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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