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FL57 XTV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,848 mi
Last recorded212,848 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 212,848 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 212,848 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 205,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 205,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 203,499 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 203,495 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 200,151 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 193,253 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 193,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 176,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 160,481 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 144,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,867 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 128,894 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 122,534 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 109,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe detteriating.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 91,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,270 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 44,952 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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FL57 XTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL57 XTV, 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 FL57 XTV registered?

FL57 XTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2007.

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