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FE57 OTB

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,713 mi
Last recorded115,713 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 OTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 115,713 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle damaged

Tyre obviously under inflated spare (5.2.3 (l))

brake pad warning light on

n/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 23 Sep 2024 110,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2024 110,595 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2023 107,517 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 107,514 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to brake binding

Pass 20 Sep 2022 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front seat belt outer cover missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror outer cover slightly loose

slight side to side movement in steering wheel

Fail 20 Sep 2022 102,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front seat belt outer cover missing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wing mirror outer cover slightly loose

slight side to side movement in steering wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,698 miles

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2021 97,696 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror cover damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,599 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

parking brake travel

scuffing to sidewalls on all four tyres

Fail 19 Sep 2019 87,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended indicator inoperative (4.10 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel

scuffing to sidewalls on all four tyres

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,669 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,667 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,628 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside handbrake slow to operate

offside inner rack end ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,036 miles

rear brake discs In poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 73,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,750 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,963 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,957 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 36,086 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,086 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,838 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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FE57 OTB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FE57 OTB, 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 FE57 OTB registered?

FE57 OTB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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