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RF07 TWV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

231,481 mi
Last recorded231,481 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 231,481 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 Hanger snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 231,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pin hole in manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 Hanger snapped but exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 208,856 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 208,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 188,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 173,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 169,283 miles

offside rear lamp unit damafed

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

water ingress nearside headlamp

Fail 6 Oct 2018 169,283 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside rear lamp unit damafed

slight wear evident nearside and offside front brake discs

water ingress nearside headlamp

Pass 30 May 2017 163,720 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 163,720 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 150,123 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 150,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 137,640 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 137,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 109,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,716 miles

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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RF07 TWV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF07 TWV, 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 RF07 TWV registered?

RF07 TWV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is RF07 TWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF07 TWV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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