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KW56 MWU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,580 mi
Last recorded158,580 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 158,580 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 153,582 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 149,262 miles

engine mil light on

some corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Fail 14 Feb 2020 149,262 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine mil light on

some corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,857 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 146,857 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,449 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 142,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 136,627 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubber bush slight play

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cut

Nearside Rear side panel slightly damaged

Nearside water inside head lamp

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

Offside water inside head lamp

parking brake long travel

slight pulsation to front brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2017 136,627 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubber bush slight play

Nearside Front tyre wall slight cut

Nearside Rear side panel slightly damaged

Nearside water inside head lamp

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

Offside water inside head lamp

parking brake long travel

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,476 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside water inside head lamp unit

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

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

Offside water inside head lamp unit

Fail 23 Mar 2016 129,476 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside water inside head lamp unit

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside water inside head lamp unit

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre bald on edge

water inside nearside and offside head lamp units

Fail 24 Mar 2015 120,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level down

brake warning light on

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre bald on edge

rear brake pads looking worn

water inside nearside and offside head lamp units

Pass 21 Mar 2014 114,362 miles

brake fluid down

front number plate damaged

water inside nearside and offside head-lamp units

Fail 20 Mar 2014 114,362 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake fluid down

front number plate damaged

water inside nearside and offside head-lamp units

Pass 29 Mar 2013 108,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

water inside nearside and offside head-lamp units

Fail 28 Mar 2013 108,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

water inside nearside and offside head-lamp units

Pass 23 Mar 2012 96,679 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 82,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 60,099 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 MWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MWU, 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 KW56 MWU registered?

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

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