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YL07 BAU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

145,099 mi
Last recorded145,099 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 BAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 145,099 miles

Bonnet can not be opened cable detached

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad sensor wiring broken

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear CV boots deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2026 145,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Bonnet can not be opened cable detached

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Plus has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad sensor wiring broken

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear CV boots deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2025 140,376 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 140,376 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 135,266 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 135,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,995 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 123,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 111,991 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2022 111,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad warning light on

Central Exhaust box cracking on inlet pipe

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,751 miles

Central Front no plate starting to deteroiate

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge ( stepy)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 5 Mar 2021 102,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front no plate starting to deteroiate

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge ( stepy)

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2020 98,533 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 98,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,642 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

exhaust deteriorated and slight blows

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,642 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

exhaust deteriorated and slight blows

n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2018 82,192 miles

o/s/r reflector damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2018 82,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 75,181 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake light on

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,254 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 69,254 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 51,749 miles

both front tyres on approx 3mm

centre to rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 51,748 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres on approx 3mm

centre to rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 43,971 miles

advise park brake adjustment

strong advise both front tyres worn low on outer edges of tread

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,389 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 34,389 miles

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,369 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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YL07 BAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 YL07 BAU, 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 YL07 BAU registered?

YL07 BAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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