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WU57 KCV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,799 mi
Last recorded175,799 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 KCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 175,799 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 175,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 170,749 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 164,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 164,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 31 Aug 2023 156,971 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 156,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 151,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,742 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded, Not yet likely to fail (OSF/OSR/NSR).

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine, Not yet posing a serious risk to road safety or environment.

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Not yet resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS, Pads also starting to wear thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to inspect rear most seats due to child seats.

Rear Fuel tank retention strap severely corroded, Not yet likely to fail.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 143,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded, Not yet likely to fail (OSF/OSR/NSR).

Central Front Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine, Not yet posing a serious risk to road safety or environment.

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Not yet resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS, Pads also starting to wear thin. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to inspect rear most seats due to child seats.

Rear Fuel tank retention strap severely corroded, Not yet likely to fail.

Pass 11 Oct 2020 134,630 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 134,630 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 127,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 127,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 118,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside window switch faulty

Fail 5 Oct 2018 118,580 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded

no rear seat belt checks childs seats fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 108,054 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 108,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar d bushes not to x/s at time of test.

play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack drumsticks not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,663 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 85,787 miles

oil leak rear diff

Fail 30 Sep 2015 85,787 miles

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,566 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 64,950 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

child seat fitted so not allowing full inspection of seat betls

n/s/r coil spring incomplete

rear differential has slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 64,950 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

child seat fitted so not allowing full inspection of seat betls

n/s/r coil spring incomplete

rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 32,924 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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WU57 KCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WU57 KCV, 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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WU57 KCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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