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WU57 YGK

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,145 mi
Last recorded204,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 YGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 204,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear diff mounting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 204,136 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear diff mounting bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 198,011 miles

2nd & 3rd Row Seat Belts Slow To Retract

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Beam Pattern Faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Point Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Lower Arm Mounting Areas (Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 198,011 miles

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

2nd & 3rd Row Seat Belts Slow To Retract

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Beam Pattern Faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Point Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 205/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Lower Arm Mounting Areas (Outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 192,071 miles

Coolant Below Minimum, Warning On Dash

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Missing Behind Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Corroded Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Point Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated, Beam Pattern Faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 205/65/16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive N/S & O/S Driveshaft Oil Seals (Diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd & 3rd Row Of Seats, Belts Very Slow To Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service Due On Dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Aim Too Low ()

Fail 15 Dec 2023 191,977 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Sliding Door (6.2.3 (a))

Coolant Below Minimum, Warning On Dash

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting Missing Behind Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Corroded Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Point Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S Deteriorated, Beam Pattern Faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge 205/65/16C 107/105T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive N/S & O/S Driveshaft Oil Seals (Diff) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd & 3rd Row Of Seats, Belts Very Slow To Retract (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service Due On Dash

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Aim Too Low ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 181,932 miles

2nd Row Of Seats x3 Seat Belts Slow To Retract

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd Row N/S & O/S ()

Exhaust mounting defective Front Hanger Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S & O/S Upper & Lower Boots Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S Onto Caliper Flexy Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Jacking Points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Outer Edge 205/65/16c 107/105T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorated Beam Pattern Faint, May Clean Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff N/S & O/S Driveshaft Oil Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S Upper Bushes Perished & Starting To Separate (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished Slight Cracking Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 176,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd Row Of Seats ()

Exhaust mounting defective Front Pipe Hanger Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens Faded Beam Patter Only Just Visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16 C 107/105 T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Caliper Flexy Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Leaking From N/S & O/S Shaft Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 168,865 miles

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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row n/s and o/s ()

Pass 21 Aug 2019 162,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and offside/nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 155,775 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 155,624 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake showing signs of sticking but not sticking

Pass 10 Aug 2017 146,956 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 141,276 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 141,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 16 Oct 2015 131,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

intermediate exhaust silencer weakening.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 131,666 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroding. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corroding. (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre prop shaft starting to break up.

front wipers smearing slightly.

intermediate exhaust silencer weakening.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,564 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 92,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,285 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,184 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,108 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 53,108 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 YGK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WU57 YGK, 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 YGK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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