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VA07 FFJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,652 mi
Last recorded241,652 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 241,652 miles

NSR bodywork damaged but not jagged

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Sep 2019 241,652 miles

NSR bodywork damaged but not jagged

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Aug 2019 239,706 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Emissions not tested cannot insert probe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken under body (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury jagged bodywork (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2015 307,547 miles

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side loading (6.2.B.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

traction control lamp on

Fail 1 Dec 2015 307,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side loading (6.2.B.2)

brake pad warning lamp on

traction control lamp on

Pass 2 Jun 2014 271,207 miles

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

eng man lamp on

oil level lamp on

Fail 28 May 2014 270,852 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

eng man lamp on

oil level lamp on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 147,019 miles

brake pedal pressure soft

eng man lamp on

handbrake requires adjustment

washers frozen -5

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,743 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 110,816 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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VA07 FFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA07 FFJ, 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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VA07 FFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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