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BL07 XGE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

235,583 mi
Last recorded235,583 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 235,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on nearside front chassis rail above anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Oct 2023 235,583 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mount broken and exhaust fouling driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working lens also missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on nearside front chassis rail above anti roll bar (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight cover deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2022 225,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on nearside front bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of dpf to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring top mounts on chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle damaged

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 3 Oct 2022 225,623 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on nearside front bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of dpf to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring top mounts on chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet release handle damaged

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 7 Oct 2021 218,180 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis rail above rear coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis rail above rear coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 218,158 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis rail above rear coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis rail above rear coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis rail above rear coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 209,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 203,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 203,002 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 195,250 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 195,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2017 184,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 176,259 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 176,217 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 168,633 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 168,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 161,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 155,700 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 149,961 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 143,626 miles

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 31 Jul 2010 135,495 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 135,406 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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BL07 XGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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