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FR07 FSU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vario

Brown Diesel 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario114,366 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR07 FSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVario
Year2007
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 114,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 107,064 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 106,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 106,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 105,581 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 104,925 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 104,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed fouling shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,017 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking and nearly contaminating the brake disc.

Only a single wheel fitted either side at the rear, originally deigned as a twin wheel fitment. The load capacity on the tyres is sufficient.

Fail 6 Jun 2022 103,013 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking and nearly contaminating the brake disc.

Only a single wheel fitted either side at the rear, originally deigned as a twin wheel fitment. The load capacity on the tyres is sufficient.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,514 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vario?

Based on 6,027 MOT tests across 549 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
14,839
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 86
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Registration plate lamp not working 65
position lamp(s) not working 50
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm 49
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FR07 FSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario in Brown with a 4,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 114,366 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 Vario fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FR07 FSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vario typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vario is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FR07 FSU registered?

FR07 FSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vario, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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