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BV07 FYE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

289,229 mi
Last recorded289,229 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 FYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 289,229 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 280,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective just made pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective just made pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

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

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

electric windows not working

general under body corrosion

wiper switch defective

Fail 27 Jul 2023 280,085 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to binding brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective just made pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective just made pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

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

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

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

electric windows not working

general under body corrosion

wiper switch defective

Pass 4 Mar 2022 275,367 miles

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

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

windows not working

wiper stalk defective

Fail 21 Feb 2022 275,367 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

windows not working

wiper stalk defective

Pass 18 Feb 2021 270,879 miles

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

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

wiper stalk faulty

Fail 12 Feb 2021 270,835 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

wiper stalk faulty

Pass 9 Jan 2020 264,088 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 258,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 255,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 252,981 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 238,194 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres worn on outer edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside, also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 238,194 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front offside and nearside tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside, also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 213,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 174,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 144,441 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 119,855 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,856 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,880 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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BV07 FYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BV07 FYE, 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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BV07 FYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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