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SV57 RFZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,519 mi
Last recorded123,519 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 RFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 123,519 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside rusty/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 123,508 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear underfloor pipe at front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger central, chassis too inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear underfloor pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above heater exhaust/towbar mount area also (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at bulkhead several pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside rusty/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 122,836 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 122,809 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road chip/crack larger then 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

underside freshly under sealed

Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside freshly under sealed

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff mounts splitting.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 112,972 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff mounts splitting.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 106,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 97,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 97,282 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,989 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2018 83,431 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 1 Nov 2018 83,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2017 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 76,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe has been coated (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 72,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' AT OFFSIDE (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,990 miles

Ball joint has slight play BOTH INNER STEERING RACK (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT DIFF LEAK. SLIGHT KNOCK AT STEERING COLUMN.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,538 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,157 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,216 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 39,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,383 miles

low in oil

n/s/r seat belt is sticky in return

noise at o/s/r brake

Fail 17 Nov 2011 34,383 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

low in oil

n/s/r seat belt is sticky in return

noise at o/s/r brake

Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,635 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 29,627 miles

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

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

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

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

dashboard brake pad warning light is staying on

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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SV57 RFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SV57 RFZ, 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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SV57 RFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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