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EK07 VAY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

244,710 mi
Last recorded244,710 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 VAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 244,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R + O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F + O/S/F inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 237,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central + Rear - Exhaust clamps are corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F - Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill + Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake is lagging in operation

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R - (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 237,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central + Rear - Exhaust clamps are corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F and N/S/F - Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill + Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake is lagging in operation

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R - (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 231,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake is lagging in operation

Pass 28 May 2022 226,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F and N/S/F + O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Central Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake is lagging in operation

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

Rear Differential bush is slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2021 222,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 219,191 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 210,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 202,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 194,525 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 183,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 175,689 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 175,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 15,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 132,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,951 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 76,121 miles

all tyre treads are low

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2010 75,737 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK07 VAY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 EK07 VAY, 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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EK07 VAY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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