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EJ57 JVA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 JVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 99,782 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 93,476 miles

both nearside and offside parking brake efficiency low

slight oil/fluid leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2024 84,319 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides have movement ()

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 82,699 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,413 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 73,788 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 73,775 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 70,936 miles

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 4 May 2017 70,936 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,486 miles

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

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2015 67,486 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken could work off lower mount (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake wear indicator lamp illuminated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2014 63,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 22 Oct 2014 63,277 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner treads

Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,380 miles

driver has removed rear seats

Fail 22 Oct 2013 55,380 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,629 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,611 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,723 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 JVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ57 JVA, 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 JVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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