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FJ57 WBU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,270 mi
Last recorded208,270 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 WBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 208,270 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear suspension arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 205,838 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Sep 2022 205,838 miles

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

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Sep 2021 200,187 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 200,187 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 193,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 193,994 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 187,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Fail 23 Aug 2019 187,400 miles

Emissions not tested Due to rear silencer missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside rear service brake slightly lagging in operation.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 179,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 171,431 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 171,253 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 163,026 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 150,880 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 142,480 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 124,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,152 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,127 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,244 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,244 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FJ57 WBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ57 WBU, 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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FJ57 WBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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