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FY57 TXR

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,794 mi
Last recorded182,794 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 TXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 182,794 miles

inner sills corodded but outside area

Fail 10 Sep 2026 182,794 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

inner sills corodded but outside area

Pass 10 Sep 2025 171,841 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 167,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 153,042 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 142,144 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 136,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres 3.0 - 3.5mm[legal limit 1.6mm]

Pass 23 Aug 2019 127,078 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 127,076 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 119,227 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,931 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,863 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,863 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,921 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,921 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 78,173 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 78,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,187 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,431 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 44,435 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Fail 4 Oct 2011 44,416 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2010 34,181 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FY57 TXR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FY57 TXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 TXR registered?

FY57 TXR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is FY57 TXR safe to buy?

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