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KS56 YMP

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,554 mi
Last recorded177,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 YMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 177,554 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 177,315 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front chasis legs corroded out with prescribed area

Pass 6 Jun 2025 171,501 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 171,484 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 163,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 161,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 161,813 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 153,846 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 153,846 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 146,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

noise/ roughness in steering

underside, brakes, suspension, steering coated in underseal

Fail 20 Aug 2021 146,242 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill holed outwith prescribed area

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

noise/ roughness in steering

underside, brakes, suspension, steering coated in underseal

Pass 31 Jul 2020 142,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

bonnet catch lever broken

Pass 23 Aug 2019 139,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre damaged in outer sidewall

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

knocking noise coming from steering column

rear exhaust tail pipe clamp broken(still secure)

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 23 Aug 2019 139,779 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre damaged in outer sidewall

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

knocking noise coming from steering column

rear exhaust tail pipe clamp broken(still secure)

underside of vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2018 135,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 135,568 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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 pipe slightly corroded at flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 134,937 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 134,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 134,160 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 133,904 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 132,878 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,143 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 110,908 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 99,699 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,699 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 86,617 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 YMP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMP, 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 KS56 YMP registered?

KS56 YMP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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