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FG57 AEA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

304,941 mi
Last recorded304,941 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 304,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limits! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020 300,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 300,344 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 298,306 miles

brake pipes greased

oily residue on engine

Pass 17 Jan 2018 274,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 274,864 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 244,663 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear + n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 219,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

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

imbalance rear 30%

Fail 11 Nov 2015 219,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake weak

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

imbalance rear 30%

Pass 18 Nov 2014 195,235 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 195,235 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 169,592 miles

Brake wear warning on dash all pads look to be fine

N\S\R Tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Nov 2013 169,592 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake wear warning on dash all pads look to be fine

N\S\R Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 144,721 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 118,730 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,510 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 86,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FG57 AEA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG57 AEA, 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 FG57 AEA registered?

FG57 AEA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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