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KS56 DXA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

254,377 mi
Last recorded254,377 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 DXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 254,377 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both n/s o/s sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2025 241,293 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 224,493 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2023 212,143 miles

All brake pipes greased

Pass 19 May 2022 201,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 May 2022 201,881 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 188,800 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 188,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 174,583 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 174,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 163,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 151,445 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel rim been repaired ok

Pass 21 Jan 2017 139,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 125,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,647 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 113,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 96,746 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 2 Jan 2014 155,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 83,933 miles

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

bonnet release catch stiff

both front tyres worn very low on edges

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 83,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

bonnet release catch stiff

both front tyres worn very low on edges

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 68,553 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 68,553 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,981 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 51,981 miles

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

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

ADVISE CUT IN TREAD ON O/S/F TYRE

ADVISE O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

ADVISE SIDEWAYS MOVEMENT IN TOP STEERING COLUMN

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 36,297 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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KS56 DXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KS56 DXA, 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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KS56 DXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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