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VA07 ABZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,359 mi
Last recorded181,359 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 181,359 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 179,288 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 179,288 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 176,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 176,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 166,790 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 165,073 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 164,419 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 155,563 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 155,563 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 151,653 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 130,444 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 113,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 103,853 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,294 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 83,227 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 69,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 52,680 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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VA07 ABZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VA07 ABZ, 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 VA07 ABZ registered?

VA07 ABZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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The MOT history for VA07 ABZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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