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FG07 MWU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,770 mi
Last recorded190,770 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 MWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 190,770 miles

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

Fog Lamp Switch Deteriorating

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 190,770 miles

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

Fog Lamp Switch Deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 189,794 miles

Fog Lamp Switch Deteriorating

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 189,786 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fog Lamp Switch Deteriorating

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 187,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 187,368 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 185,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Fail 13 Dec 2022 185,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Low

Pass 11 Dec 2021 181,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 168,999 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 168,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 156,626 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 156,624 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 145,368 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre stoplight not working

sun visor on the driver's side can’t be stowed in the 'off screen' position but does not seriously restrict the driver's view

wiper blades poor

Diesel injector seals leaking and fumes entering cabin

Fail 24 Nov 2018 145,368 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlight patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

centre stoplight not working

sun visor on the driver's side can’t be stowed in the 'off screen' position but does not seriously restrict the driver's view

wiper blades poor

Diesel injector seals leaking and fumes entering cabin

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,330 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

centre stop light not working

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edges

n/s/r tyre bald on edges

no blip detected on emission check

o/s head lamp pattern poor

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,330 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop light not working

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edges

n/s/r tyre bald on edges

no blip detected on emission check

o/s head lamp pattern poor

o/s/r tyre valve cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,050 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 117,043 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 116,425 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2015 105,463 miles

Spare tyre defective

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

POLY BELT DETEORATED/TENEIONER NOISEY !

Pass 20 May 2014 95,318 miles

Spare tyre defective

WATER INGRESS O/S/F H/D LAMP

Fail 20 May 2014 95,318 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SERVICE INDICATOR

WATER INGRESS O/S/F H/D LAMP

Pass 23 May 2013 84,085 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 May 2013 84,083 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,902 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 53,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 28,462 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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FG07 MWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG07 MWU, 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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What year was FG07 MWU registered?

FG07 MWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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