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DS07 MJY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

202,723 mi
Last recorded202,723 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 MJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2022 202,723 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 189,185 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2020 188,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2019 176,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 176,559 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 167,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 167,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 156,581 miles

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

o/s front brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2017 156,581 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s front brake pipe corroding

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2016 148,612 miles

all tyres have small cuts in tread

Fail 5 Aug 2016 148,610 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres have small cuts in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2015 138,562 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint prop shaft has small play in some of (u.j) (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both center prop bearings have small play in them

number plat warning on dash but bulbs working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 138,562 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint prop shaft has small play in some of (u.j) (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both center prop bearings have small play in them

number plat warning on dash but bulbs working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 130,231 miles

low brake pad warning light on

o/s drive shaft showing that when full load hiting on exhust

Pass 2 Aug 2013 123,103 miles

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Childseat fitted o/s/r.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/r tyre worn on edges.

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 123,077 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Childseat fitted n/s/r.

Childseat fitted o/s/r.

Front brake discs worn.

N/s/r tyre worn on edges.

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 116,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,310 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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DS07 MJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DS07 MJY, 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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DS07 MJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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