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T121 SLE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,944 mi
Last recorded139,944 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 SLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 139,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 133,242 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

parking brake control has limited free play indicating that adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 5 Mar 2024 126,810 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 120,921 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 120,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 93,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 93,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 79,094 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 72,490 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 72,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,775 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,928 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts pads getting low (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 64,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 59,801 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 45,766 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 45,766 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,708 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 27,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,375 miles

frt innerbrake pads worn

handbrake travel nearing limits

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,813 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low.

n/s/r tyre has damaged sidewall.

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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T121 SLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T121 SLE, 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 T121 SLE registered?

T121 SLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2007.

Is T121 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T121 SLE shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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