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FD07 VLM

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

347,134 mi
Last recorded347,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 VLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 347,134 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 347,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 303,958 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 26 Sep 2017 303,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 290,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 255,900 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 255,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 220,950 miles

centre universal joint on propshaft worn

Fail 22 Oct 2014 220,878 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

centre universal joint on propshaft worn

Pass 5 Nov 2013 180,685 miles

rev limiter on engine.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 180,680 miles

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

rev limiter on engine.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 136,745 miles

slight play in steering column.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 136,741 miles

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

slight play in steering column.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 100,374 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 100,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 67,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,354 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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FD07 VLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FD07 VLM, 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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FD07 VLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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