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GK07 UPA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

338,082 mi
Last recorded338,082 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK07 UPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 338,082 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 338,081 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2024 199,494 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of lower rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle joint [surrounded by red dust] (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 199,488 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of lower rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30cm of rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively middle joint [surrounded by red dust] (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 197,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 194,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 185,671 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 185,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 175,717 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 175,593 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 165,380 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (outer) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration lamp light intensity greatly reduced.

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 155,012 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,012 miles

Brake fluid contaminated visible through plastic reservoir (1.8 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 143,449 miles

Brake pedal rubber has tape covering split

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust ,marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside body work damge

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive surface rust, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,343 miles

centre stop lamp dim

Fail 1 Aug 2016 134,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

centre stop lamp dim

Pass 24 Aug 2015 121,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no measurable emissions emitted from exhaust

Fail 22 Aug 2014 109,008 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

no measurable emissions emitted from exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2013 95,829 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 95,829 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,719 miles

Both rear tyres quite worn to insides + N/S/R Tyre has metal object in tread

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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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GK07 UPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GK07 UPA, 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 GK07 UPA registered?

GK07 UPA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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