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OIL 2491

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

222,532 mi
Last recorded222,532 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 2491
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 222,532 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 222,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 221,979 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2024 218,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 217,059 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 212,900 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 209,614 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 205,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 203,452 miles

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

front and rear pads low

front discs lipped

slight blow on rear exhaust

Pass 10 May 2017 201,225 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 May 2016 195,882 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 191,720 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 179,130 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 179,130 miles

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 153,519 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 132,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 132,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 109,688 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2011 109,688 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 83,380 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 83,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OIL 2491 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OIL 2491, 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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What year was OIL 2491 registered?

OIL 2491 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is OIL 2491 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 2491 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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