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AY56 FVB

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

223,060 mi
Last recorded223,060 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 FVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 223,060 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 223,060 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 218,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 206,226 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 206,226 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 200,464 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 200,451 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 198,652 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 196,073 miles

N/S front tire has slight cut on the side wall

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 190,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 181,610 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 156,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak from waterpump area

Fail 8 Aug 2016 156,002 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leak from waterpump area

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,448 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 139,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 121,774 miles

knock from o/s inside steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2013 104,219 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 104,216 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,757 miles

parking brake lever close to end of travel

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 51,129 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 51,047 miles

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

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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AY56 FVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AY56 FVB, 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 AY56 FVB registered?

AY56 FVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is AY56 FVB safe to buy?

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