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FH57 DDJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

209,308 mi
Last recorded209,308 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 DDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 209,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2025 203,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2025 203,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 191,518 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody surface rust

Fail 3 Aug 2024 191,518 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody surface rust

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

Pass 27 Aug 2023 178,023 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer wheel arches corroded

both front jacking points covered heavily with underseal

jacking points corroded

underbody surface rust

Pass 26 Aug 2022 163,429 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 163,426 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner sills\jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 158,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 147,882 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front

Fail 14 Aug 2020 147,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre rear seat belt (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both front

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,494 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under-body

o/s/f top mount slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to under-body

o/s/f top mount slight play

Pass 21 May 2018 130,096 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroeded slightly

Offside Front brake pipe badly corroeded

Offside Rear number plate light was not working tapped but is now

both front tyres bald inner and outer edges

both rear brake pipes corroeded on ends slightly

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 May 2018 130,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe corroeded slightly

Offside Front brake pipe badly corroeded

Offside Rear number plate light was not working tapped but is now

both front tyres bald inner and outer edges

both rear brake pipes corroeded on ends slightly

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,493 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected broken flap (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front metal brake pipes corroeded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,493 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected broken flap (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 113,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,962 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 102,904 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,866 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 96,866 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 96,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FH57 DDJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FH57 DDJ, 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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FH57 DDJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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