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ST56 VDV

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,476 mi
Last recorded159,476 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2019 159,476 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light lense cracked

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 159,440 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 20 Oct 2015 133,783 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 133,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 110,167 miles

both front discs lipped

both front tyres scrubing on outer edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,851 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2012 36,796 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear clamp excessively corroded/snapped

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,180 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 18,155 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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ST56 VDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ST56 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST56 VDV registered?

ST56 VDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is ST56 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST56 VDV shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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