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RF57 FAM

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,601 mi
Last recorded203,601 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 203,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 200,472 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 195,983 miles

Both rear inner cv gaiters perished

Condensation in nearside head light

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 195,940 miles

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

Both rear inner cv gaiters perished

Condensation in nearside head light

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2020 192,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 190,406 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 186,926 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 181,715 miles

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly noise when tuned by hand

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod ball joint gaiter slightly damaged

Rear diff bushes slightly deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Slight play in offside front track rod end ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2016 173,850 miles

Oil leak ()

slight wear steering and suspension bushes or joints in general

Pass 21 Oct 2015 165,465 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 145,219 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,950 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 125,948 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 105,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 105,250 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,691 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 71,027 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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RF57 FAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF57 FAM, 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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RF57 FAM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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