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VU57 VAK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,970 mi
Last recorded117,970 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 117,964 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Minor scratching on windscreen not affecting vision

Nearside front brake disc outer face pitted

Nearside rear brake backplate corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit in centre of tread

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre low air pressure

Pass 2 Sep 2019 115,852 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 115,742 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,395 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower section front to back brake pipe coroded in clip

Offside Front Inner wing brake pipes coroded in clip

Offside Front Lower brake pipe to front flex coroded

Offside Front Lower exhaust bracket brokern

Offside Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 105,306 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Lower section front to back brake pipe coroded in clip

Offside Front Inner wing brake pipes coroded in clip

Offside Front Lower brake pipe to front flex coroded

Offside Front Lower exhaust bracket brokern

Offside Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,125 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 98,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 90,834 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 90,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 81,228 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 81,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,329 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,329 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,951 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear brake discs

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but no ply or cord exposed

Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear brake discs

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but no ply or cord exposed

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,999 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,944 miles

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

oil low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 36,645 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 VAK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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