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SY07 OAJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 158,826 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing

Pass 14 Apr 2025 155,888 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 155,874 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 152,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 149,512 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 146,100 miles

exhaust front joint deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2022 146,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust front joint deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 142,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 133,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 124,025 miles

exhaust mount loose

Pass 30 May 2017 118,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,287 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 104,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 28 May 2014 96,542 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 96,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2013 85,219 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2013 85,206 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 67,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 47,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,392 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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SY07 OAJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY07 OAJ, 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 SY07 OAJ registered?

SY07 OAJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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