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X121 CHP

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,251 mi
Last recorded180,251 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 CHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2026 180,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bonnet has to be opened with pliers

front and rear brake discs are in rusty condition

Pass 1 Apr 2025 180,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 180,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 178,943 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 178,940 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 177,438 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 177,438 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working WIPERS NOT CHECKED (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 172,818 miles

corrosion to all jacking points

Fail 24 Nov 2021 172,817 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working no sidelights front or rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front 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

corrosion to all jacking points

eml on

handbrake warning light stays on

Pass 11 May 2021 168,736 miles

Front both floors corroded by jacking points

Fail 7 May 2021 168,736 miles

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

Front both floors corroded by jacking points

Pass 3 Jun 2020 168,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brake discs warped and pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres near legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2020 168,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brake discs warped and pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres near legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 168,653 miles

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 on 75% limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 168,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 on 75% limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 161,296 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 161,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 153,586 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 153,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 198,506 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 180,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 154,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 66,353 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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X121 CHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X121 CHP, 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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X121 CHP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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