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1 AEC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,573 mi
Last recorded126,573 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 126,573 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 126,569 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,317 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,194 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 104,193 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust clamp corroded and cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2023 102,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,420 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 99,420 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,052 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 96,701 miles

Central Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff mounting bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 94,678 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 94,678 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 92,915 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,528 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,401 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,491 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 67,491 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 59,342 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 59,342 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,529 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 51,529 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,147 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,147 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn on outside

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,620 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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1 AEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 1 AEC, 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 1 AEC registered?

1 AEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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