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SB56 LYV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,157 mi
Last recorded93,157 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 LYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 93,157 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 86,845 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 86,845 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 81,905 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,926 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,218 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,610 miles

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play at rack end

Offside Front Track rod has slight plat at rack end

Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod has slight play at rack end

Offside Front Track rod has slight plat at rack end

Pass 6 Nov 2019 76,808 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 76,808 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,239 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 75,232 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,128 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 72,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 71,993 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 71,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 71,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,569 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,565 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing low

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,742 miles

just sufficient reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 20 Apr 2012 63,739 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

just sufficent reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,670 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2011 56,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,407 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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SB56 LYV 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 66.7%.

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 SB56 LYV, 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 SB56 LYV registered?

SB56 LYV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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