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LY56 HGN

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,909 mi
Last recorded253,909 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 HGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 253,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 253,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 253,220 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 241,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 225,892 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 225,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 222,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 213,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 197,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 183,035 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 161,945 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn uneaven

Offside Front Tyre worn uneaven

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneaven on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 144,318 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 144,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 128,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 120,438 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,900 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 46,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 46,699 miles

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

Exhaust mounting fractured but system still supported

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,450 miles

damage to nearside mirror glass

offside side door handle broken

oil level low

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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LY56 HGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY56 HGN, 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 LY56 HGN registered?

LY56 HGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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