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KH56 VKS

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

226,263 mi
Last recorded226,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH56 VKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 226,263 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear jacking points corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 226,263 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear jacking points corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 213,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 204,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 204,850 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

Suspension arm likely to become detached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 204,832 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 191,400 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 172,667 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 172,667 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 161,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,934 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 150,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nsr tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2015 139,869 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 139,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,544 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 126,543 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 115,030 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 115,030 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 75,208 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,843 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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KH56 VKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 KH56 VKS, 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 KH56 VKS registered?

KH56 VKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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