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L8 FJF

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,094 mi
Last recorded127,094 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,094 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 127,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 125,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 125,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 121,179 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 119,453 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 119,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 117,181 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 114,781 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 111,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 104,572 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,210 miles

brake pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 98,318 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake disks worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,421 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 64,005 miles

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

play in offside steering arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,435 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)

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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L8 FJF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Gold 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 L8 FJF, 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 L8 FJF registered?

L8 FJF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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