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KS56 EBU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

70,739 mi
Last recorded70,739 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 70,739 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2025

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2024 230,000 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box split (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2023

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))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached not fitted (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

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

underneath covered in underseal

Fail 22 Aug 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 2 Feb 2021

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR JACK MOUNT AREAS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE DUE TO UNDER INFLATION (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

Offside Front DOOR HINGE DETERIORATED

REAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY GREASED

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (e))

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR JACK MOUNT AREAS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE DUE TO UNDER INFLATION (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front DOOR CHECK STRAP MISSING

Offside Front DOOR HINGE DETERIORATED

REAR DIFF MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 272,412 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 272,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant level light on

Pass 26 Jul 2018 259,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 259,225 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated No reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 231,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 201,331 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 170,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 170,423 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery light on dash

handbrake light on dash

Pass 25 Jun 2014 129,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 95,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,536 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,255 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 75,251 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,293 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 45,287 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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