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WK07 JTZ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

189,350 mi
Last recorded189,350 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 JTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 189,350 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 189,331 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working and front (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little resistance when operating (1.1.6 (d))

play found at both front wheels when jacked

rear of vehicle, and components, heavily corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 185,682 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner rackends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 180,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 180,839 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 170,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust secure but held up my metal strapping

floor pan and rear chassis and towbar mounting corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 170,755 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust secure but held up my metal strapping

floor pan and rear chassis and towbar mounting corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 165,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 165,840 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 157,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2,84 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 157,868 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2,84 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 157,850 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough rack (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/60/16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 152,253 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 152,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 141,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside steering rack end

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,367 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 121,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 103,378 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,489 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 89,489 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,154 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 74,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,577 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WK07 JTZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WK07 JTZ, 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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WK07 JTZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2007.

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