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OV07 VHP

2007 Mercedes-benz B-class

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,836 mi
Last recorded133,836 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class67,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 VHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelB-class
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 133,836 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,198 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 128,029 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NOT TESTED DUE TO CONDITION OF THE FRONT TYRES.POSSIBLE RUPTURING (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed possible damage likely if tested due to engine noise and vibration (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no discernable beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no tread remaining on edges and starting to delaminate *** DANGEROUS* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no tread remaining on edges and starting to delaminate *** DANGEROUS* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 127,727 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no discernable beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 121,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread 205/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 116,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge of the tread 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 111,942 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front wing liners and under tray damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 109,664 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,082 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,341 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 97,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,935 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,490 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges and nearside cracked

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside play in inner steering rack joint

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

undertrays and front inner wing liners damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of accident damage to n/s/r/and o/s/r

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

signs of accident damage to n/s/r/and o/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,929 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,626 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 34,892 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz B-class?

Based on 984,871 MOT tests across 77,700 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,590
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
77,700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,159
coil spring broken 5,250
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OV07 VHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 67,664 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 B-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV07 VHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz B-class typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz B-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV07 VHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz B-class, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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