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FL07 VTW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,230 mi
Last recorded158,230 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 VTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 158,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 front to rear **middle section** (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Door slightly damaged, but still secure

Windscreen wiper blade defective X 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 158,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X 2 front to rear **middle section** (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible X 2 LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Door slightly damaged, but still secure

Windscreen wiper blade defective X 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,717 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 146,593 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 146,593 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt, fitted to a seat with a leg and frame not suitably modified (10.1 (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,356 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 123,907 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,895 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,772 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 84,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,068 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 66,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,353 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 45,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VTW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

FL07 VTW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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The MOT history for FL07 VTW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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