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YJ57 FZU

2007 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,310 mi
Last recorded19,310 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Atego79,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 FZU
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 19,310 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 12,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 10,839 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,743 miles

Rear brake disc surfaces corroded.

Pass 17 Jun 2013
Fail 12 Jun 2013 10,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Mar 2013

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 2,285 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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YJ57 FZU is a 2007 Mercedes Atego in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 79,766 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ57 FZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ57 FZU is a 2007 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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