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J18 OEC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

313,778 mi
Last recorded313,778 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 OEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 313,778 miles

Front Headlights are poor image

Oil leak from under engine

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Drivers side lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 313,765 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlights are poor image

Oil leak from under engine

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Drivers side lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 303,810 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various places are corroded underneath

Pass 26 Jul 2022 293,738 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 293,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 293,679 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 291,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 287,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front RACK PLUNGE SLIGHT

Fail 20 Jul 2020 287,714 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 281,511 miles

both rear tyres worn on outside shoulder

Pass 26 Mar 2018 272,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 154,549 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 140,664 miles

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

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 140,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,328 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 10 Mar 2014 111,963 miles

N/S/F brake hose poorly fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 90,388 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f brake hose "poor route"

slight roughness felt on lock to lock at wheels

Pass 12 Mar 2012 68,996 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 68,996 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,864 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 51,537 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake opperation has a lot of travel in pedal

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,683 miles

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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J18 OEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J18 OEC, 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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J18 OEC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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