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FL07 VTV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

330,153 mi
Last recorded330,153 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 330,153 miles

Nearside Rear rear wheel arch has extensive corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2024 327,477 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 323,530 miles

Both front jacking point corroding

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 319,721 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 319,709 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2021 315,344 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 315,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 303,743 miles

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

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

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

Rear both rear light lenz damaged

non commercial tyres fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 303,718 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 Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear both rear light lenz damaged

non commercial tyres fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 287,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure wire hanging down from alternator (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear lights have slight damage

offside front lower ball joint rubber perished

windscreen stonechip

Pass 13 Jun 2018 266,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower susspension arm dust boot perished

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Lower susspension arm dust boot perished

Offside Rear brake posibble intermitant bind

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

non commercial tyres fitted

oil leak

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2018 266,450 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower susspension arm dust boot perished

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Lower susspension arm dust boot perished

Offside Rear brake posibble intermitant bind

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

non commercial tyres fitted

oil leak

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2017 258,029 miles

Damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Early corrosion to both front floorings

Fail 3 Jun 2017 258,029 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Early corrosion to both front floorings

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

Fail 11 May 2017 257,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Oil leak

damage to front windscreen out of swept area

Pass 27 May 2016 252,552 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 252,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2015 242,128 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 242,128 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 226,163 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 226,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 213,644 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 213,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 195,771 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 195,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 183,916 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 151,506 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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FL07 VTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FL07 VTV, 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 FL07 VTV registered?

FL07 VTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 April 2007.

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