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FV57 DYY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

279,914 mi
Last recorded279,914 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 DYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 279,914 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 262,643 miles

Can smell diesel under bonnet but no leak present

EML Light on

Exhaust mounting defective DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stone chip on screen

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Side step fitted N/S & O/S

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion throughout

Fail 25 Jan 2022 262,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Can smell diesel under bonnet but no leak present

EML Light on

Exhaust mounting defective DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stone chip on screen

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Side step fitted N/S & O/S

Vehicle underside has surface corrosion throughout

Pass 9 Feb 2021 244,126 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front & rear has outer sheathing coming off and causing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill heavily covered in underseal

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corrosion starting in the area of top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml light illuminated

screen has small stone chips

side steps fitted

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2021 244,126 miles

Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible n/s & o/s has HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/lower sill has hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground pad wear sensor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front & rear has outer sheathing coming off and causing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch corrosion starting in the area of top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

eml light illuminated

screen has small stone chips

side steps fitted

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2019 229,731 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 225,339 miles

EML

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 225,335 miles

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

EML

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 215,546 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 197,927 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 9 Nov 2015 178,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough noise when going lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 178,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system slightly rough noise when going lock to lock (2.2.D.1)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2014 160,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes becoming corroded

o/s front wiperblade small split and smearing

Fail 27 Nov 2014 160,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes becoming corroded

o/s front wiperblade small split and smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2013 136,899 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 115,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,777 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 77,021 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)

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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FV57 DYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV57 DYY, 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 FV57 DYY registered?

FV57 DYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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