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VK57 FJO

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

195,871 mi
Last recorded195,871 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 195,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 190,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 190,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 181,096 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 181,095 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 173,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 161,082 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 161,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 149,965 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 149,965 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 140,668 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 126,078 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 126,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,197 miles

Front slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2015 107,393 miles

handbrake level has travel

Fail 7 Oct 2015 107,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake level has travel

Pass 19 Sep 2014 99,595 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre is a winter tyre

slight play in propshaft u/j

Fail 19 Sep 2014 99,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre is a winter tyre

pad warning light on

slight play in propshaft u/j

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,556 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre slightly cut on outter wall

Pass 19 Sep 2011 54,029 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,144 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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VK57 FJO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VK57 FJO, 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 FJO registered?

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

Is VK57 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK57 FJO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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