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VK57 FJN

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

230,093 mi
Last recorded230,093 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 230,093 miles

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

Nearside Poor effort parking brake

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2026 230,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Poor effort parking brake

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn / feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2025 219,698 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 219,698 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 215,673 miles

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

advise travel on handbrake lever

Pass 16 May 2023 212,735 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged X2 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 209,151 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 204,307 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 200,011 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 196,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 189,589 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged but less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriated

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

Rear exhaust chaffing o/s inner cv gaiter

Fail 12 Oct 2018 189,589 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged but less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriated

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust chaffing o/s inner cv gaiter

Pass 11 Oct 2017 180,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriated

Nearside headlamp lens has severe condensation

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriated

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 180,531 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust section missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriated

Nearside headlamp lens has severe condensation

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriated

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively parking brake (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 168,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 158,310 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 158,310 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,305 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,201 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 1 Oct 2012 63,553 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,050 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 61,050 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,458 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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 FJN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VK57 FJN, 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 FJN registered?

VK57 FJN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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