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FX57 CDU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,073 mi
Last recorded178,073 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 CDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 178,073 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2022 175,462 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All dices are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 175,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All dices are slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 174,764 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wear low on center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 174,757 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres wear low on center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 173,909 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 173,903 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake pipe corroded not safe to test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 171,285 miles

Nearside Front Step mounting area corroded

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

Offside Front Step mounting area corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 171,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill at bottom of 'A' post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Step mounting area corroded

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

Offside Front Step mounting area corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 169,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 168,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 163,572 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 163,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,188 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,507 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 91,015 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Nov 2011 67,509 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,507 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and also has a cut in the tread but not to cords

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,234 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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FX57 CDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc 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 FX57 CDU, 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 FX57 CDU registered?

FX57 CDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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