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VU57 UZO

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

227,641 mi
Last recorded227,641 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 UZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 227,641 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 227,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 208,557 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 208,535 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Bonnet (6.2.B.1c)

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

N/S and O/S front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 196,998 miles

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

OIL LOW

OIL LEAK

Fail 11 Mar 2016 196,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK

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

OIL LOW

Fail 4 Nov 2015 194,489 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 185,065 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 176,781 miles

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 176,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 148,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OSR brake apears to have got hot

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 124,270 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 96,181 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 UZO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UZO, 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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What year was VU57 UZO registered?

VU57 UZO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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