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RK57 SLZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,953 mi
Last recorded227,953 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 SLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 227,953 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 227,953 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 221,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 275,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 209,111 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 209,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 204,007 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 192,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 192,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 180,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre shows wear to its outer shoulder

Nearside Rear park brake reading lower than expected

Offside Front tyre shows a cut to its outer wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 180,955 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre shows wear to its outer shoulder

Nearside Rear park brake reading lower than expected

Offside Front tyre shows a cut to its outer wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 170,914 miles

Front windscreen multiple stone chips but within limits

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and the hoses deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 161,800 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 161,879 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside inner (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cuts

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 147,496 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 100,645 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 100,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

on free play check slight knock on steering

Pass 20 Apr 2011 39,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,470 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 33,470 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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RK57 SLZ 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 66.7%.

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 RK57 SLZ, 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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RK57 SLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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