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SB53 HBS

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,789 mi
Last recorded115,789 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 HBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 115,789 miles

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

Offside front tyre thin on outer edge.

Pass 22 May 2025 106,446 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2024 99,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 90,665 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 82,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,625 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 67,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,031 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2016 40,998 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 65,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 36,752 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,476 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip provision slight damage

nearside front sill damaged due to incorrect position of jack

offside front sill damaged due to incorrect position of jack

Pass 25 Feb 2014 29,404 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Feb 2014 29,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,556 miles

Alternator light requires work shop on dash

Damage to off side body

Pass 16 Jan 2012 16,184 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,372 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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SB53 HBS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SB53 HBS, 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 SB53 HBS registered?

SB53 HBS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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