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RF57 FBB

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

176,478 mi
Last recorded176,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 176,478 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 163,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 163,192 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 149,362 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 149,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

parking brake free travel close to limits

Pass 22 Jan 2019 130,652 miles

Offside Rear Lower suspension ball joint dust cover starting to perish

parking brake travel close to limits

Fail 18 Jan 2019 130,598 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

parking brake travel close to limits

Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,245 miles

brake wear indicator lamp displaying

Fail 12 Jan 2018 120,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake wear indicator lamp displaying

Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,028 miles

slight play both front antiroll bar "D" mount bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,028 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (4.1.E.1)

slight play both front antiroll bar "D" mount bushes

Pass 20 Jan 2016 98,119 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 98,119 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,005 miles

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

brake wear indicator light displayed

offside front headlamp badly condensated

Fail 15 Jan 2015 88,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake wear indicator light displayed

offside front headlamp badly condensated

Fail 11 Dec 2013 75,183 miles

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

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

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

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside front window not operating

Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,183 miles

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

condensation in offside front headlamp

offside front window not operating

Fail 27 Nov 2012 64,707 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers window not operating.

offside front headlamp badly condensated effecting light output and beam image (just acceptable)

slight brake imbalance on front brakes.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 64,707 miles

drivers window not operating.

offside front headlamp badly condensated effecting light output and beam image (just acceptable)

slight brake imbalance on front brakes.

Fail 30 Nov 2011 48,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil on minimum.

front windscreen scratched in zone a .

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge & punctured.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 48,185 miles

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

engine oil on minimum.

front windscreen scratched in zone a .

offside rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge & punctured.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,728 miles

'Knock' from steering - no fault found

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror glasss damaged

offside front tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2010 38,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

'Knock' from steering - no fault found

front number plate damaged

nearside mirror glasss damaged

offside front tyre badly worn edge - suggest replace

offside headlamp condensated - pattern not adversely affected

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

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 FBB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RF57 FBB, 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 FBB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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