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J19 EKS

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 EKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 132,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 132,553 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear strap required (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to outer sidewall. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation / water in headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner "D" bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to LEGAL LIMIT. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 128,663 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 115,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 115,148 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 106,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 245/45x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,829 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

parking brake lever little/reserve travel

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 86,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust down pipe support bracket broken

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,330 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 72,696 miles

Exhaust bracket damaged and rear clamp missing. System is adequately supported.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 72,696 miles

Exhaust bracket damaged and rear clamp missing. System is adequately supported.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 62,372 miles

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

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)

Stonechips to front windscreen

Pass 19 Mar 2015 62,372 miles

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

Stonechips to front windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,736 miles

Exhaust centre bracket from gearbox.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 43,574 miles

Nearside rear coil corroded on the end of spring.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 43,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 35,303 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 29,379 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

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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J19 EKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,987cc 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 J19 EKS, 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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J19 EKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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