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WV57 KTJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,472 mi
Last recorded181,472 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 KTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 181,472 miles

Nearside Other passenger door catch insecure sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member at rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member at rear coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 178,309 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to middle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 178,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Middle to o/sr (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested Rear section missing and middle section has holes (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section and rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Rear cross member rotten (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 172,635 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 172,622 miles

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 164,938 miles

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

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

advise parking brake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2019 151,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 136,935 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight knock at front on full lock

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,861 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 122,861 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre & tread starting to perish ! ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 109,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 109,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 103,490 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 90,659 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 90,380 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,865 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,367 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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WV57 KTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc 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 WV57 KTJ, 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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WV57 KTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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