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EJ57 JUY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

269,356 mi
Last recorded269,356 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 JUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 269,356 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 269,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 254,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 242,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 242,007 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 241,990 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All four abs pump area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 241,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded All four abs pump area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 239,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Emits excessive amounts of blue smoke (recommend attention soon

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 239,230 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump area (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Emits excessive amounts of blue smoke (recommend attention soon

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 227,808 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 227,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly ASR switch (7.12 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rearmost at differential (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working ASR (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emits Blue/grey smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 215,518 miles

engine burning engine oil

knocking noise from front suspension/steering(poss worn top mountings)

n/s/front brake disc scored

Fail 7 Nov 2018 215,518 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

engine burning engine oil

knocking noise from front suspension/steering(poss worn top mountings)

n/s/front brake disc scored

Pass 7 Nov 2017 206,298 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

brake warning light stays on

deep groove to n/s/front disc

engine getting smokey

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres heavily worn on edges.

stone chip in screen

Fail 7 Nov 2017 206,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake pedal rubber worn

brake warning light stays on

deep groove to n/s/front disc

engine getting smokey

o/s/front and n/s/rear tyres heavily worn on edges.

stone chip in screen

Pass 10 Oct 2016 192,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight smoke emitted from exhaust

Pass 5 Nov 2015 177,087 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 177,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 167,517 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 150,746 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f outer tyre side wall cut

outer petrol flap inscure

Fail 21 Oct 2013 150,746 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f outer tyre side wall cut

outer petrol flap inscure

Pass 30 Oct 2012 116,152 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 50,160 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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EJ57 JUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EJ57 JUY, 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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EJ57 JUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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