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FH56 KYE

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

156,819 mi
Last recorded156,819 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 KYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 156,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 156,738 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 152,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 148,888 miles

Reduced damping effect front(s) shock absorbers

off side rear,near side rear and off side front brake pipes corroded

rear transmission axle bushes worn/separation

Fail 26 Feb 2020 148,888 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Reduced damping effect front(s) shock absorbers

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (3.5 (a))

off side rear,near side rear and off side front brake pipes corroded

rear transmission axle bushes worn/separation

Pass 5 Feb 2019 143,781 miles

rear differential/axle bushes/mountings failing

reduced damping effect front shock absorbers

Fail 5 Feb 2019 143,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability D BUSH WORN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability D BUSH WORN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

i)off side rear tyre worn on edge ii)reduced damping effect front shock absorbers iii)differential/axle bushes failing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 134,056 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 108,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,760 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Feb 2015 95,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,678 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 83,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 70,874 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 70,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 48,137 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 48,137 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,780 miles

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

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 KYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FH56 KYE, 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 KYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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