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LX07 YLY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

219,855 mi
Last recorded219,855 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 YLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2022 219,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside side loading door heavily damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

parking brake pedal and release needs attention

Pass 29 Sep 2020 211,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 200,731 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 189,535 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 189,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 175,929 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn close to cords inner edge strongly advise replace (4.1.E.1)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

diff pinion seal leaking

exhaust gasses leaking bonnet area strongly advise attention

Pass 29 Apr 2016 157,594 miles

oil leak rear diff

Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,659 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 117,471 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 117,471 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 100,312 miles

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

n/s mirror back/ o/s rear corner bumper missing

n/s top strut mount noisy lock to lock

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,430 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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LX07 YLY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX07 YLY, 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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LX07 YLY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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