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BL07 VBV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,847 mi
Last recorded235,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 235,847 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 235,837 miles

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 234,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes & Front pipes into flexy -N/s & o/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear pads approx. 50% worn

Surface corrosion rear underside / chassis &c..

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside rear trailing arm mount areas &c.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 234,727 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR END OF INNER SILL [ TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes & Front pipes into flexy -N/s & o/s. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear pads approx. 50% worn

Surface corrosion rear underside / chassis &c..

Pass 10 Jul 2024 234,129 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 234,123 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 233,842 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 233,840 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 219,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 208,390 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 208,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 195,520 miles

Offside Front scratch through windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2019 185,278 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 185,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Only 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 166,070 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 166,070 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 143,443 miles

windscreen scatched

Pass 21 Jun 2016 121,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 101,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,296 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,296 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 54,547 miles

N/S & O/S Headlights full of condensation

Fail 27 Jun 2012 54,547 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/S & O/S Headlights full of condensation

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,256 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,428 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 28,428 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 May 2008 4,545 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 4,549 miles

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

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

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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BL07 VBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL07 VBV, 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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BL07 VBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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