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RF57 FBC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

145,882 mi
Last recorded145,882 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 145,882 miles

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2026 145,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2025 138,789 miles

Centre brake light is not working.

Long parking brake travel.

Rear diff oil leak.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 138,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Centre brake light is not working.

Long parking brake travel.

Rear diff oil leak.

Pass 12 Mar 2024 132,575 miles

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

brake wear warning light on

Fail 11 Mar 2024 132,575 miles

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

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2023 125,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 125,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 119,919 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 114,650 miles

brake wear light on (amber)

Fail 5 Mar 2021 114,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake wear light on (amber)

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,455 miles

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru

Clutch pedal rubber almost worn thru

Pad warning lamp lit

Fail 11 Mar 2020 110,269 miles

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

Brake pedal rubber almost worn thru

Clutch pedal rubber almost worn thru

Pad warning lamp lit

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,288 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,288 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,066 miles

Nearside Front TYRE INNER SIDEWALL STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,381 miles

Deep cuts in rear tyre treads.

Drivebelt is in poor condition.

EML light is on.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Squeal from O/S/R brake.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,381 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Deep cuts in rear tyre treads.

Drivebelt is in poor condition.

EML light is on.

N/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Squeal from O/S/R brake.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,967 miles

Engine management warning light is on.

Oil level is on minimum.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 68,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management warning light is on.

Exhaust tailpipe is corroding.

N/S/F brake is binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level is on minimum.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,408 miles

Engine MIL lit

Front number plate loose

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,408 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front number plate loose

Engine MIL lit

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/S/R tyre worn to legal minimum(+ nail)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Significant wear to front brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front brake pads wearing thin

N/S/R tyre worn to legal minimum(+ nail)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Significant wear to front brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,045 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 41,045 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc heavely lipped

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,072 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 29,508 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,508 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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RF57 FBC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 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 FBC, 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 FBC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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