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RK57 SOU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,783 mi
Last recorded201,783 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 201,783 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 19 May 2025 193,202 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 193,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 181,986 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 169,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 169,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 155,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 142,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,491 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 120,268 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,424 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,785 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,910 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,211 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 57,458 miles

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

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

near/side front tyre wearing on out side edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 57,458 miles

near/side front tyre wearing on out side edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,143 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,140 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad low warning light displayed on dash

front brake discs worn & lipped

rear brake discs worn & lipped

Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,869 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 38,869 miles

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 right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RK57 SOU, 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 RK57 SOU registered?

RK57 SOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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