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RF57 FZM

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

498,888 mi
Last recorded498,888 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 FZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 498,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 496,949 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 495,384 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 491,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main metal brake pipe from abs unit to front joint to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 489,883 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 484,051 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 16 Oct 2019 484,045 miles

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake wear light on dash

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear pads getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2018 477,307 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 462,965 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 449,449 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 449,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 411,607 miles

Play in offside inner rack joint.

Pass 14 May 2015 397,184 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 380,656 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 380,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 316,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 276,723 miles

ns handbrake - reduced effort

Pass 16 Nov 2011 235,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen chipped

Fail 7 Nov 2011 235,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil level on min

Slight bind to o/s/f brake

Slight rear dif oil leak

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

n/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split

o/s mirror outer case damaged

Fail 3 Nov 2011 234,773 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres low

o/s/f mirror case missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 182,605 miles

both rear brake discs worn

engine oil on minimum level

offside rear tyre worn low and very close to limits

Fail 28 Oct 2010 182,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake discs worn

engine oil on minimum level

offside rear tyre worn low and very close to limits

Pass 20 Oct 2009 126,912 miles

both number plate lights quite dim

n/s/f sidelamp dim

slight exhaust blow at centre joints

Fail 20 Oct 2009 126,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both number plate lights quite dim

n/s/f sidelamp dim

slight exhaust blow at centre joints

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,483 miles

front discs well worn may be below limit

front pads well low

Fail 30 Oct 2008 71,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

foot parking brake close to stop

front discs well worn may be below limit

front pads well low

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 FZM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FZM, 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 RF57 FZM registered?

RF57 FZM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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