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KW56 MWF

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

119,052 mi
Last recorded119,052 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 119,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Aug 2023

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2023

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Dec 2020

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases along seem of centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2019 170,603 miles

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

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

parking brake travel close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2019 170,603 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

parking brake travel close to limit

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,876 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 97,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak from engine

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 88,365 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,365 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 81,286 miles

Front and rear discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges.

Front number plate damaged.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Rear number plate starting to separate.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,537 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 75,537 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

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

Travel in handbrake.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,357 miles

Both front indicators faded.

Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Front and rear discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Front number plate damaged.

Rear number plate starting to seperate.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,244 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 64,244 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished.

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate.

Handbrake close to end of travel.

Pass 4 May 2012 58,569 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Fail 4 May 2012 58,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear number plates starting to seperate

Pass 4 May 2011 52,816 miles

Cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Drivers window does not open

Front discs corroded and pitted on edges

Front tyres on legal limit on outer edges

Handbrake close to end of travel

Nail in offside front and nearside rear tyres

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 4 May 2011 52,816 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cuts in both front tyre outer walls

Drivers window does not open

Front discs corroded and pitted on edges

Front tyres on legal limit on outer edges

Handbrake close to end of travel

Nail in offside front and nearside rear tyres

Rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,183 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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KW56 MWF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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