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WU57 MEV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

214,080 mi
Last recorded214,080 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 214,080 miles

Front Inner sill heavily coverd in sealants.both sides

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 214,080 miles

Front Inner sill heavily coverd in sealants.both sides

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 206,194 miles

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 206,194 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 202,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 196,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 181,753 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Sep 2018 181,753 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 170,525 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,869 miles

bonnet cable broken

both front brake disc scored // worn thin

engine oil low

four hub caps

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,998 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 130,995 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,934 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 116,933 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 107,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 107,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,055 miles

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter insecurly mounted to its housing

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

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

Rear diff output shaft seals leaking

rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated and cracking near cat

Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,055 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear outer CV gaiter insecurly mounted to its housing

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

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

Rear diff output shaft seals leaking

rubber exhaust mounting deteriorated and cracking near cat

Pass 22 Sep 2011 85,108 miles

front discs worn but serviceable

rear discs are corroded on inside surface but servicable

Fail 21 Sep 2011 85,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front discs worn but serviceable

rear discs are corroded on inside surface but servicable

Pass 25 Sep 2010 74,845 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 74,821 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 MEV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WU57 MEV, 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 MEV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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