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GF07 PVA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

218,636 mi
Last recorded218,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 PVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 218,636 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 218,635 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 206,060 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 206,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 197,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

headlights have poor beam pattern

pad indicator light on

Fail 11 Dec 2023 197,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

headlights have poor beam pattern

pad indicator light on

Pass 7 Dec 2022 182,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Dec 2022 182,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Dec 2021 166,855 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 166,854 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH NUMBER PLATES INCORRECT SPACING FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from turbo pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 152,838 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 152,838 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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))

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

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 138,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

axle pinion seal leaking

no reverse lights

wipers poor

Fail 15 Jul 2019 138,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

axle pinion seal leaking

no reverse lights

wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2018 129,047 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 129,020 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,685 miles

Central Brake light inoperative.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 114,685 miles

Central Brake light inoperative.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,336 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,695 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,571 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,495 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 60,495 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,760 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 48,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,846 miles

n/side front badly cut on sidewall rec / rep

Fail 1 Jun 2011 38,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/side front badly cut on sidewall rec / rep

Pass 26 May 2010 28,309 miles

slight deflection on o/side front brake reading

Fail 25 May 2010 28,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

all tyres showing signs of distress on inner tyre walls

n/side front tyre on wear limit recommend replacement

slight deflection on o/side front brake reading

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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GF07 PVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GF07 PVA, 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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GF07 PVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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