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RF57 UMX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,087 mi
Last recorded154,087 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 UMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 154,087 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearings sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2026 154,087 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear both n/s o/s number plate lights out (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearings sized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2025 151,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 151,312 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank insecure strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front /rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 142,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 142,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 133,493 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

exhaust flexi leaking/cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2023 133,493 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexi leaking/cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2022 124,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 124,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,234 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 117,232 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 113,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH side on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 109,014 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 103,609 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,691 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,910 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,756 miles

front tyres-slight uneven wear pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,656 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 55,385 miles

Imissions to low for reading

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,925 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 UMX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

RF57 UMX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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