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AY56 FWJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

184,004 mi
Last recorded184,004 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 184,004 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 178,384 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 173,480 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 173,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 169,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 165,295 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 160,795 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 160,795 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 156,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 151,271 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 145,713 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 145,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 138,091 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 133,545 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 133,470 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,675 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 104,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 96,622 miles

Parking brake binding slightly on both rear wheels

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,233 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,636 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 53,473 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 53,473 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 FWJ 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 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

AY56 FWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 February 2007.

Is AY56 FWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 FWJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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