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F14 LJC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

321,788 mi
Last recorded321,788 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF14 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 321,788 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 293,078 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o.s & n.s ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 31 Dec 2022 260,156 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

presented in wet condition

Pass 5 Jan 2022 224,872 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf(upper & lower) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear diff leaking oil

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Dec 2020 185,538 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 151,360 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr & osr (1.3.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 151,360 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly nsr & osr (1.3.1 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 113,458 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 113,458 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,444 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Excessive bears (8.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre ()

OSF tyre perished

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,476 miles

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

water ingress headlights noted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,782 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,569 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,180 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 61,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 39,868 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 30,606 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 30,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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F14 LJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 F14 LJC, 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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What year was F14 LJC registered?

F14 LJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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