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WP56 ADU

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

301,256 mi
Last recorded301,256 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 ADU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 301,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively and floor areas (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body work corroded/no sharp edges

reverse lights not working

Fail 31 Mar 2025 301,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively and floor areas (6.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body work corroded/no sharp edges

reverse lights not working

Pass 8 Apr 2024 287,825 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear trailer socket just secure

reverse light not working /none testable

Fail 28 Mar 2024 287,725 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm c section bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear trailer socket just secure

reverse light not working /none testable

Pass 6 Apr 2023 275,827 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 275,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 275,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side has corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2022 262,841 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on driveshaft boot. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 262,321 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on driveshaft boot. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 252,023 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel - just met requirements

Fail 6 Feb 2021 251,773 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel - just met requirements

Pass 24 Feb 2020 242,242 miles

Front exhaust support weak

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel low

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Feb 2020 241,660 miles

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

Front Service brake lagging in operation increase and decrease (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front exhaust support weak

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel low

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Feb 2019 227,565 miles

Front exhaust support weak

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Feb 2019 227,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

park brake has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front exhaust support weak

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 217,112 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 217,054 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 204,777 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing/no sharp edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 204,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front mirror cover missing/no sharp edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 190,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 190,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 179,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 168,564 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 154,476 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 133,641 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 110,639 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,035 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 89,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WP56 ADU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WP56 ADU, 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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WP56 ADU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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