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Y121 SOS

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

144,443 mi
Last recorded144,443 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 SOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 144,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,877 miles

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

Corrosion to underside not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Apr 2025 140,876 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear brake pipes corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Dec 2024 140,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Sep 2022 138,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 135,829 miles

Front Upper strut mounting bearings noisy when turning from lock to lock

Front brake discs back plates corroding

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

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

advance travel on parking brake foot pedal

many under side components corroding--heavily corrosion on rear chassis rails near coil spring / shockabsorber mountings

parking brake achieved 17%

reverse lights not working

roughness detected steering mechanism only on road test --advise further invetigation

vibration detected in transmission on road test --advise further investigation

Fail 12 Aug 2021 135,786 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to offside rear--at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear--at front (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column attachment defective insecure to body frame (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper strut mounting bearings noisy when turning from lock to lock

Front brake discs back plates corroding

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

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

advance travel on parking brake foot pedal

many under side components corroding--heavily corrosion on rear chassis rails near coil spring / shockabsorber mountings

reverse lights not working

roughness detected steering mechanism only on road test --advise further invetigation

vibration detected in transmission on road test --advise further investigation

Pass 12 Aug 2020 132,963 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 132,963 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 130,537 miles

oil on min

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Aug 2019 130,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil on min

reverse lights not working

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 9 Aug 2018 127,303 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 127,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 110,672 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 110,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jun 2015 94,249 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 94,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,591 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 74,121 miles

BOTH MAIN FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 38,311 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise column bearing rough (btm)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 34,151 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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Y121 SOS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 Y121 SOS, 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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Y121 SOS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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