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WU07 LRJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

297,246 mi
Last recorded297,246 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 297,246 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 297,240 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear jacking points corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 279,560 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 279,556 miles

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

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

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 269,666 miles

Both rear tyre worn on the inner edges.

Front service brake application uneven.

Rear exhaust system fouling drive shaft inner CV gaiter.

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Fail 5 Oct 2022 269,663 miles

Headlamp aim not tested No headlight output pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyre worn on the inner edges.

Front service brake application uneven.

Rear exhaust system fouling drive shaft inner CV gaiter.

Windscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 265,770 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 265,765 miles

Headlamp aim not tested NO OUTPUT PATTERN nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (at the rear). (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))

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective ALL REAR. (7.1.2 (e))

Passenger's seat insecure ALL REAR. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 258,162 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

injectors full of carbon but not leaking

Fail 9 Oct 2020 258,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

injectors full of carbon but not leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2019 246,165 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 246,162 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended behind seat cover (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure bolt is loose (10.1 (d))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont clip in (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 224,527 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 224,525 miles

Front All position lamps not working Side lights not working both o/s & n/s (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened strut top bearing seizing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 203,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 203,010 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 181,690 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 181,690 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 153,492 miles

front bumper insecure

Fail 30 Mar 2015 153,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 127,993 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 127,993 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 104,320 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 104,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 86,234 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Fail 4 Oct 2011 86,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,974 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 64,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WU07 LRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WU07 LRJ, 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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WU07 LRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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