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AC07 REF

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

305,258 mi
Last recorded305,258 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC07 REF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 305,258 miles

Battery light on

Glow plug light on

Fail 16 Dec 2025 305,258 miles

Battery light on

Glow plug light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 304,796 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by rear arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches and sill areas corroded

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

battery light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2024 304,795 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play seized (2.2.2 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by rear arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches and sill areas corroded

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

battery light on

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2023 295,383 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion around all jacking poins

rear diff mounts worn

tailgate corroded around lock

Fail 14 Jun 2023 295,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion around all jacking poins

rear diff mounts worn

tailgate corroded around lock

Pass 30 May 2022 287,277 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

rear diff mounts worn

tailgate corroded around lock

Pass 10 Jun 2021 274,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 274,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 265,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 251,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 232,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 232,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 227,234 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 206,390 miles

all 4 tyres worn

Pass 18 May 2015 191,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 173,860 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 160,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 131,457 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 131,457 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 102,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 70,683 miles

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

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

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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AC07 REF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AC07 REF, 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 AC07 REF registered?

AC07 REF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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