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RN07 RCZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

293,897 mi
Last recorded293,897 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN07 RCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 293,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 271,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

moisture in offside headlamp, pattern still visible

Fail 20 Jan 2021 271,988 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

moisture in offside headlamp, pattern still visible

Pass 23 Jan 2020 215,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

condensation to both headlamps

Pass 16 Nov 2018 159,232 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside most prominent ()

light blue colour smoke from exhaust

Fail 16 Nov 2018 159,231 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel park brake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front headlamp condensated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside most prominent ()

light blue colour smoke from exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2017 153,485 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak engine /gearbox ()

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Fail 24 Nov 2017 153,485 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak engine /gearbox ()

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2016 147,016 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 147,016 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 131,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 123,675 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 123,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2013 115,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 115,931 miles

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 Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2012 100,596 miles

O/S/R brake pads worn low.

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

condensation in O/s/f headlamp

long parking brake travel

Fail 23 May 2012 100,573 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R brake pads worn low.

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

condensation in O/s/f headlamp

long parking brake travel

Pass 19 May 2011 81,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak on g/box area.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight noise from front brakes. Possibly brake pad warning.

Pass 21 May 2010 63,553 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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RN07 RCZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RN07 RCZ, 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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RN07 RCZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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