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WU07 LPY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,876 mi
Last recorded245,876 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 LPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 245,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose under seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 245,866 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill - side step bracket/mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded - side step fixing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Switch broken, unable to turn fog lamps on (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Loose under seat (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 244,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under drivers seat loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Glow plug light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing, cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points corroded. OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT AND INNER SILL REQUIRES ATTENTION BEFORE NEXT MOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 244,638 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Second exhaust sensor wiring damaged/exposed (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Under drivers seat loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Glow plug light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges wearing, cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points corroded. OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT AND INNER SILL REQUIRES ATTENTION BEFORE NEXT MOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 242,313 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber splitting and worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Glow plug warning light on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 242,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking from injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Pedal rubber splitting and worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Glow plug warning light on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 238,572 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Glow plug warning light on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 238,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn and split (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Glow plug warning light on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All four jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 144,076 miles

All 4 Jacking points corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seats full. Belts not checked

Fail 20 Nov 2018 144,057 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 Jacking points corroded

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear seats full. Belts not checked

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,525 miles

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

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

emissions too clean for reading

glow plug warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,546 miles

Centre exhaust clamp missing

EML on

Offside front tyre worn on edges

PROMPT front exhaust section leaking

PROMPT parking brake efficiency low

Pass 25 Nov 2014 111,834 miles

offside handbrake efficiency fairly low

Pass 12 Jan 2013 84,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 70,415 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

suspension slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 62,052 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 62,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WU07 LPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU07 LPY, 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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WU07 LPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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