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X3 CJA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,852 mi
Last recorded185,852 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX3 CJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 185,852 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 175,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded & holed

Fail 15 Nov 2024 175,076 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded & holed

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 160,059 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 160,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 150,931 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 145,943 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 142,136 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 139,607 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 139,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,903 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 132,439 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 128,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,018 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 117,018 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 104,900 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,900 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 88,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,370 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 71,129 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 71,129 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,922 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 42,794 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 42,794 miles

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

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

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

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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X3 CJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X3 CJA, 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 X3 CJA registered?

X3 CJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is X3 CJA safe to buy?

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