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G16 MDS

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 MDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 95,630 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 89,683 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 89,683 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,810 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 76,951 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 71,714 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 71,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 62,110 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 62,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,197 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,623 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 258,210 miles

smoke test pass(no print out)low readings

Fail 13 Nov 2012 258,039 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre void of tread on edge

Pass 29 May 2012 236,105 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 235,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/f side lamp dull

Pass 28 Oct 2011 215,298 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 215,096 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 195,183 miles

slight drag on o/s/f brake

Fail 15 Apr 2011 190,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 30 Oct 2010 167,239 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 167,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 147,078 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 147,078 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 124,449 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 123,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 96,311 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 95,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pads warning light on

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 69,145 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 32,153 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 32,150 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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G16 MDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 G16 MDS, 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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G16 MDS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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