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RJ07 YYB

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 174,033 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 146,819 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 146,819 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 132,033 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing down

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in both front Anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2022 132,033 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing down

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in both front Anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,938 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 126,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,527 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 109,660 miles

o/s front tyre low

Fail 18 Apr 2018 109,660 miles

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

o/s front tyre low

Pass 22 Apr 2017 104,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 98,183 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,321 miles

handbrake travel on max

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,432 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,394 miles

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

offside & nearside rear tyres wearing thin on inside edges

vehicle too clean to register on smoke machine

Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre exhaust box split

deep cut to nearside front tyre

deep cuts to nearside rear tyre

front registration plate slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has been driven flat

Fail 29 Mar 2011 44,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre run flat

Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,043 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s/r tyre run flat

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,223 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 34,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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RJ07 YYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RJ07 YYB, 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 RJ07 YYB registered?

RJ07 YYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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The MOT history for RJ07 YYB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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