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BN56 HVT

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,268 mi
Last recorded174,268 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 HVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 174,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 171,951 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 171,951 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 167,932 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 160,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 153,447 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 153,400 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 147,659 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 142,734 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 142,734 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 133,833 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,998 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 118,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 108,375 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,375 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,916 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 91,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,257 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,237 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,489 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHTLY WORN

BOTH SIDES REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

OFF SIDE FRONT WINDSRCEEN WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

SUSPECTED REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,489 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISC,S SLIGHTLY WORN

BOTH SIDES REAR INDICATORS STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

OFF SIDE FRONT WINDSRCEEN WIPER BLADE SMEARING THE SCREEN SLIGHTLY

SUSPECTED REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,145 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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BN56 HVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BN56 HVT, 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 BN56 HVT registered?

BN56 HVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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The MOT history for BN56 HVT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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