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VE56 PHA

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

176,080 mi
Last recorded176,080 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 PHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 176,080 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 171,136 miles

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2023 166,257 miles

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

drivers door check strap broken

general corrosion to underside and steel brake pipes

handbrake lever travel

rear noplate fading

Pass 3 Aug 2022 161,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 152,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

trackson control light on dash

Fail 28 Jul 2021 152,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material showing some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

trackson control light on dash

Pass 29 Jul 2020 145,509 miles

warring light on dash may be someing to dow with park brake

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

Offside Front head lamp as damp in it

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 145,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box after cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment only just passed on 17% (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp as damp in it

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

warring light on dash may be someing to dow with park brake

Pass 12 Jul 2019 138,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 130,865 miles

steering column has a small knock may be universal joints in column or inner rack joints

Pass 10 Jul 2017 122,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

steering column as a slit knock my be a u/j in column and inner rack joints slit play

Fail 10 Jul 2017 122,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

steering column as a slit knock my be a u/j in column and inner rack joints slit play

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

inner rack joints slit play

Fail 2 Feb 2016 110,327 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

inner rack joints slit play

Pass 5 Jan 2015 100,872 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,612 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 87,612 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,576 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,648 miles

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

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

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

advise changing nearside front tyre

front brake imbalance

Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,023 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 50,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 49,216 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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VE56 PHA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VE56 PHA, 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 VE56 PHA registered?

VE56 PHA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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