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KW56 LZL

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,001 mi
Last recorded188,001 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 188,001 miles

rear spring insecure when jacked up

Fail 24 Sep 2024 188,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

rear spring insecure when jacked up

Pass 21 Sep 2023 185,625 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 185,624 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 178,969 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 178,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 166,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 245,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 142,567 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 142,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 135,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 130,891 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both ns/os (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns/os raised tread sections 215/65/16 C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing flexi (3.6.B.2c)

brake pads warning wear indicator illuminated

exhaust tail pipe corroded

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Fail 17 Nov 2017 130,891 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to radius arm's both ns/os (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both ns/os (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both ns/os raised tread sections 215/65/16 C (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing flexi (3.6.B.2c)

brake pads warning wear indicator illuminated

exhaust tail pipe corroded

traction control warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2017 127,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 215/65x16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges 215/65x16c (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light on

Fail 5 Jan 2017 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65x16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 215/65x16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges 215/65x16c (4.1.E.1)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 122,914 miles

both rear brake pipes are rusting

brake warning light on

n/s/f indicator starting to show white

Fail 15 Jan 2016 122,900 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f vertical link (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s/r (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes are rusting

brake warning light on

n/s/f indicator starting to show white

Pass 15 Jan 2015 117,686 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 112,552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 112,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 107,198 miles

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

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

n/s/f indicator is starting to show white

Pass 11 Jan 2012 101,553 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 92,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,284 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Jan 2010 80,559 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 80,559 miles

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

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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KW56 LZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KW56 LZL, 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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KW56 LZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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