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YH07 VGN

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,460 mi
Last recorded145,460 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 145,460 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all rear nearside and offside-replacement recommended (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front outer track road ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower front and rear suspension parts and body presenting surface corrosion -treatment recommended

Nearside Rear Outer Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light not used for fog lamp (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 143,616 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff fron seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 135,974 miles

Central Front Upper slight crack on windscreen (revercing mirror area not affecting drivers view)

Nearside Rear Outer light lense cracked (not affecting light or exposing white light to the back)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 135,971 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer light lense cracked (not affecting light or exposing white light to the back)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 129,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer lower part of light lense have slight crack not affecting any of the lights

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 129,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer lower part of light lense have slight crack not affecting any of the lights

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 124,189 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 109,680 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2016 109,665 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both rear (3.5.1j)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,498 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 100,497 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 99,834 miles

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

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

both rear tyres WORN on edges [195/65/r16 104 102t]

oil leak at diff area

oil leak at engine area

Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,249 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light io dash

near side front tyre has cut in side wall

rear diff oil leak

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light io dash

near side front tyre has cut in side wall

rear diff oil leak

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 60,506 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Fail 15 May 2012 60,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

slight noise off side front wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2011 50,850 miles

off side front tyre side wall sligtly perished

slight play both sides inner steering rack ends

Fail 9 May 2011 50,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

off side front tyre side wall sligtly perished

slight play both sides inner steering rack ends

Pass 14 May 2010 37,743 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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YH07 VGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YH07 VGN, 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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YH07 VGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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