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M40 YGO

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,578 mi
Last recorded174,578 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 YGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 174,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

underside undersealed

Pass 26 May 2023 171,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 167,164 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 157,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,717 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 140,704 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 129,221 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 129,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 117,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 19 Feb 2015 117,490 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise brake on n/s/r working but lower than o/s/r

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 15 Feb 2014 106,471 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 92,814 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 92,814 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,267 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,018 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 63,018 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,415 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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M40 YGO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 M40 YGO, 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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M40 YGO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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