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JW51 MRW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,190 mi
Last recorded164,190 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW51 MRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 164,190 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 164,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,296 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 138,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 130,141 miles

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

underbody presented painted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 130,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

underbody presented painted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 119,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) In Rack ()

Underseal Applied Throughout Chassis

Fail 16 Dec 2020 119,683 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) In Rack ()

Underseal Applied Throughout Chassis

Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,695 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 114,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 109,251 miles

Rear handbrake release sticking

Fail 19 May 2018 109,251 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped -- to front both mains with fuel lines (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,536 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 107,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported both main brake piper and both fuel lines insecure ! (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort very low (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 102,412 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,910 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 92,910 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,410 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,892 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 76,892 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 70,033 miles

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

incoorect load rating on tyres for van

Fail 19 Oct 2011 61,521 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheels and tyres project passed wheel arches also fitted with car tyres and a 4x4 tyre to near side rear

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,521 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

wheels and tyres project passed wheel arches also fitted with car tyres and a 4x4 tyre to near side rear

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,315 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JW51 MRW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JW51 MRW, 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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JW51 MRW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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