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AU07 ELC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,285 mi
Last recorded71,285 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 71,285 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2026 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2025 69,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 69,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back has a hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 65,260 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 62,060 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 57,515 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 57,461 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 51,859 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 51,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,684 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 47,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,968 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,500 miles

off side rear spring has lost a small part of the spring

Pass 14 Apr 2015 36,379 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 36,379 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,076 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 21,831 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,379 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 18,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,625 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 12,624 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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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AU07 ELC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AU07 ELC, 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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AU07 ELC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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