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OA57 RDA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

232,665 mi
Last recorded232,665 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOA57 RDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 232,665 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 29 Nov 2024 228,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 222,058 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 222,058 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 213,575 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 211,839 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 211,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 202,215 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 202,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 194,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 194,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 185,678 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 185,656 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 171,528 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 171,528 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,045 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box rubber hanger deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 153,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (front section) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

exhaust back box rubber hanger deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2015 140,150 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 140,150 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 124,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 124,343 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,016 miles

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

air con inop

front brake discs worn

middle and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

oil leak o/s diff area

Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

air con inop

front brake discs worn

middle and rear exhaust sections in poor condition

oil leak o/s diff area

Pass 6 Sep 2012 73,637 miles

BODY MOULDING MISSING NEARSIDE

MINOR DAMAGE CUTS TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TALE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

BODY MOULDING MISSING NEARSIDE

MINOR DAMAGE CUTS TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Nail in offside rear tyre

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR TALE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 67,407 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 67,407 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,821 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,821 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OA57 RDA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 OA57 RDA, 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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OA57 RDA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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