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YD57 HCJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,019 mi
Last recorded244,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 244,019 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 233,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2021 233,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 224,008 miles

Foot handbrake has slight reserve travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside obligatory mirror casing missing

Pass 14 Jan 2019 214,883 miles

Bonnet release handle defective

Brake pad wear light on

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

Engine noise

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 214,881 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Creeps down (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet release handle defective

Brake pad wear light on

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

Engine noise

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 195,614 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 195,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 170,370 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 170,370 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 140,974 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 11 Jan 2016 140,972 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,635 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,117 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,160 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 52,842 miles

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

attention to bonnet lock

Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 39,086 miles

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

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

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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YD57 HCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 YD57 HCJ, 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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YD57 HCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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