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RF57 YPA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

210,974 mi
Last recorded210,974 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 210,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 208,145 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2024 208,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2023 202,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 196,244 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 196,238 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 190,372 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 190,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 188,636 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 177,933 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 166,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 166,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 143,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,369 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 133,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,960 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,638 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 101,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

o/s/r seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,606 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,606 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 80,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 43,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,335 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 YPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 122,038 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

RF57 YPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is RF57 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 YPA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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