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J12 WTS

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

450,741 mi
Last recorded450,741 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 WTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2024 450,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear door damage causing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 406,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 399,891 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 393,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 393,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Bulkhead seat nearest door. (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective All rear seat belts not retracting properly. (7.1.2 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Shock damp. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber perishing. (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 380,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 347,566 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 317,936 miles

Offside Front head light has condensation in unit

Pass 6 Jan 2017 269,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 269,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 233,610 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 212,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,499 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 42,499 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 May 2007 348 miles

Spare tyre defective

Carrick District Council Taxi Compliance Test

Fire extinguisher Wickes ABC1 1 KG

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TYRES †OSF Continental 205\65R16 8.03 †NSF Continental 205\65R16 8.07 †OSR Continental 205\65R16 8.14 †NSR Continental 205\65R16 8.11 †Spare Continental 205\65R16 New

Taxi Meter Cyclones Automatic MR320

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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J12 WTS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J12 WTS, 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 J12 WTS registered?

J12 WTS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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