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RF56 WCE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,849 mi
Last recorded157,849 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 WCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 157,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 157,699 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 145,800 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 145,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 132,130 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 132,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has small impact damage split to inner sidewall

both sides rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 29 Dec 2014 95,277 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filler cap flap is broken

gearbox oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2014 95,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler cap flap is broken

gearbox oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 83,165 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,224 miles

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

parking brake travel is a little long

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,224 miles

parking brake travel is a little long

Pass 5 Jan 2012 59,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,466 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 35,924 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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RF56 WCE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF56 WCE, 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 RF56 WCE registered?

RF56 WCE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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