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V20 MJC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

198,023 mi
Last recorded198,023 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV20 MJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 198,023 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside water in head light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of abs unit near bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 198,020 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside water in head light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of abs unit near bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 195,025 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

brake pad warning light on but pads not worn to wear indicator

water in nearside headlight

Pass 3 Apr 2024 189,688 miles

Brake pad warning light on but brake pads not worn to wear indicator.

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated Socket damaged and cracked. (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 185,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rears under body (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded under body ()

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation/water inside unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

mil light on

Pass 30 Mar 2022 182,972 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under floor pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated and holding water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60 R16C 101/99H Inside edge of tread bald - Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 180,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp unit condensated and holding moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 180,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under floor front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under floor ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp unit condensated and holding moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Replaced bulb - 380 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 175,280 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 175,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 169,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 165,087 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 165,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 163,965 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 162,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 162,358 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet from abs unit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 159,467 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

glow plug light on dash

Fail 13 Apr 2015 159,467 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brakes binding slightly

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

glow plug light on dash

oil leak (sump plug)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 139,079 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 139,079 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,849 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 96,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/f abs wiring loose /not clipped

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,977 miles

both rear tyres 3mm across centre of tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2011 78,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres 3mm across centre of tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V20 MJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V20 MJC, 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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V20 MJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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