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SJ07 FYU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

216,804 mi
Last recorded216,804 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 FYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 216,804 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 216,804 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 213,882 miles

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

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

advise metal brake pipes at bulkhead minor surface rusting

advise minor damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Feb 2019 210,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 206,659 miles

advise fuel lines

advise marks on windscreen

advise off side rear drop link

Fail 8 Feb 2018 206,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

advise fuel lines

advise marks on windscreen

advise off side rear drop link

Pass 10 Feb 2017 196,972 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 196,970 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,460 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 144,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 124,850 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 101,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 83,326 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 66,495 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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SJ07 FYU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SJ07 FYU, 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 SJ07 FYU registered?

SJ07 FYU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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