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S40 SWW

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

269,935 mi
Last recorded269,935 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 SWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 269,935 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 264,837 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 256,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Feb 2023 247,535 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 247,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 239,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 231,848 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 231,846 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Seat stalk missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 219,314 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 219,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 207,804 miles

Offside Front Inner sterring rack tie rod ball joint has play

Fail 26 Mar 2019 207,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner sterring rack tie rod ball joint has play

Pass 7 Mar 2018 199,262 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 199,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 191,530 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 191,530 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 183,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 172,468 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 172,463 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 167,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 155,262 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,611 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 110,612 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 110,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,181 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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S40 SWW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S40 SWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S40 SWW registered?

S40 SWW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is S40 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 SWW shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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