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YC57 VFJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,509 mi
Last recorded132,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 132,509 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,314 miles

Travel at foot brake but effeicency ok.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 128,314 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Travel at foot brake but effeicency ok.

Pass 5 Jul 2019 122,359 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

travel at footbrake

travel at hand brake

Fail 5 Jul 2019 122,359 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

travel at footbrake

travel at hand brake

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,984 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 117,984 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 114,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 114,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 110,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 110,236 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 92,829 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 92,820 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 73,583 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,338 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,338 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 47,664 miles

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

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

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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YC57 VFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YC57 VFJ, 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 YC57 VFJ registered?

YC57 VFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 VFJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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