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LY56 KUS

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 KUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 94,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 89,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 84,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 80,659 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,335 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 70,293 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 68,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 66,760 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 63,325 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,792 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 61,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,665 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 53,831 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 47,395 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 39,419 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,088 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 25,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 KUS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KUS, 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 KUS registered?

LY56 KUS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is LY56 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 KUS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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