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WU57 LYX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

230,276 mi
Last recorded230,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 230,276 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 220,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 211,994 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 196,599 miles

Front ARB D bushes worn

Pass 14 Aug 2017 194,400 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

ns front caliper binding

Pass 29 Jun 2016 171,678 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable Freying

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

brake warning light staying on indicating a fault

prop - shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 28 Jun 2016 171,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light staying on indicating a fault

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

prop - shaft centre bearing worn

Fail 30 Jun 2015 146,237 miles

Brake pad warning light staying on indicating a fault.Front and rear brake pads ok.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,237 miles

Brake pad warning light staying on indicating a fault.Front and rear brake pads ok.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,741 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 103,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 103,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 88,734 miles

both side doors do not open from outside unless opened from inside first

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,247 miles

front brake imbalance at 24%

inner rear brake pads may be worn

light corrosion to brake discs

some uneven application rear service brake

Fail 24 Feb 2011 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

front brake imbalance at 24%

inner rear brake pads may be worn

light corrosion to brake discs

some uneven application rear service brake

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 LYX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYX, 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 WU57 LYX registered?

WU57 LYX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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