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FD07 VLC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

340,146 mi
Last recorded340,146 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 340,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 339,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) wearing thin drum h/brake linings poss thin (squealing) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 323,759 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 323,759 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 307,949 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 297,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 281,369 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 247,696 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 247,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 196,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 139,725 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,805 miles

Front discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FD07 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD07 VLC, 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 FD07 VLC registered?

FD07 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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