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RK57 SSJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,535 mi
Last recorded165,535 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 165,535 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 160,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 155,677 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jun 2021 147,067 miles

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

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2020 140,233 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 140,230 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 130,426 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,424 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 119,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 102,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 83,410 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 76,275 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

offside front brake pad warning wire damaged

Pass 30 May 2014 67,152 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 54,672 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 38,162 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,971 miles

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

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 SSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RK57 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

RK57 SSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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The MOT history for RK57 SSJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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