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SG07 EJZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

239,663 mi
Last recorded239,663 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 EJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 239,663 miles

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

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

Nsf Bodypanels Damaged

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2025 207,006 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 196,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 196,593 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (no pattern) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f (split) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s/r (white) (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and o/s/f

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s/r (undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 194,198 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 194,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 191,584 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 191,583 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 191,583 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken likely to cause injury (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

advise park brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 6 Sep 2022 191,582 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective broken likely to cause injury (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

advise park brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2021 186,428 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively every joint has slight play in bearings (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 186,428 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively every joint has slight play in bearings (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 179,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 177,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror backing missing

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

signs of o/s/r driveshaft rubbing on exhaust

spare wheel missing

Pass 31 May 2019 166,063 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 151,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 130,538 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 130,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 118,425 miles

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

hand brake rubber missing

o/s/r tyre cut on outer edge not to cords

Fail 3 Jun 2015 118,361 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

hand brake rubber missing

o/s/r tyre cut on outer edge not to cords

Pass 16 Jun 2014 105,471 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 105,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 90,487 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,853 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 73,853 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 55,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,856 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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SG07 EJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SG07 EJZ, 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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SG07 EJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 August 2007.

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