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YJ07 YJY

2007 Mercedes Minibus

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,253 mi
Last recorded97,253 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes Minibus76,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 YJY
MakeMercedes
ModelMinibus
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 97,243 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever missing cable broken (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 94,345 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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 both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 94,345 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 91,110 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 87,565 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,442 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 77,437 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,304 miles

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

park brake lever reserve travel advised.

Fail 9 Oct 2020 66,301 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

park brake lever reserve travel advised.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 53,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,085 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie repaired (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 46,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie repaired (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 45,350 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 40,560 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 31,695 miles

Only 14 passenger seats seen at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,553 miles

Only 14 passenger seaats seen at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,788 miles

Only 13 seats seen at time of test.

Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,610 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Only 13 seats seen at time of test.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 15,636 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 10,066 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 3,759 miles

Only 13 passenger seats present at time of test. Exhaust emmisons register 0.00

How Reliable is the Mercedes Minibus?

Based on 1,162 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
8,560
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 18
brake binding 12
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 9
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YJ07 YJY is a 2007 Mercedes Minibus in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes Minibus models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 76,900 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 Minibus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ07 YJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Minibus typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes Minibus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ07 YJY is a 2007 Mercedes Minibus, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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