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VK57 FHX

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

185,884 mi
Last recorded185,884 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 FHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 185,884 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 185,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 172,002 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 172,002 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 148,688 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f to flexi brake pipe corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 148,686 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f to flexi brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 132,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Fail 28 Aug 2015 132,086 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,985 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracking

offside front spot light bulb insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2013 92,464 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 24 Aug 2013 92,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,634 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged not deep enough to reach the chords.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged not deep enough to reach the chords.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 62,215 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 62,215 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VK57 FHX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VK57 FHX, 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 VK57 FHX registered?

VK57 FHX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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