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RJ57 WPV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,298 mi
Last recorded182,298 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 WPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 182,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both undersills and surrounding areas corroded/ chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 182,298 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both undersills and surrounding areas corroded/ chassis and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 173,000 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Undersills/cross members around surrounding areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 163,223 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle damage (3.1 (c))

Offside Handbrake Not locking

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both diff support bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 163,223 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle damage (3.1 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working Tapped (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Handbrake Not locking

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both diff support bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 155,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear jacking points corroded

brake pad light on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,629 miles

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

brake pad light on dash

Pass 11 Mar 2021 141,482 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 141,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 134,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fuel pipes starting to show corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 134,319 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front fuel pipes starting to show corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has play

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 119,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 108,651 miles

Nearside Front fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,462 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Sep 2015 88,938 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,275 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,185 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,620 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,694 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 33,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,226 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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RJ57 WPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RJ57 WPV, 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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RJ57 WPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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