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FH56 KYC

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

231,004 mi
Last recorded231,004 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 KYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 231,004 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 230,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creep (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chassis rusting and underneath rusting

Pass 12 Sep 2022 221,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 217,284 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 202,047 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 190,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 178,204 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 178,094 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 164,309 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes have been under sealed so unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,605 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 151,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,718 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 131,806 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,300 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 118,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,227 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 103,435 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 103,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 82,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,328 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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FH56 KYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH56 KYC, 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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FH56 KYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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