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YB56 GHN

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,448 mi
Last recorded204,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 GHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 204,448 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside structure and components

Fail 15 Nov 2018 204,399 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion to underside structure and components

Pass 1 Nov 2017 198,544 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV boot (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 198,544 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV boot split (2.4.G.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt CV boot (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 193,136 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe under bonnett (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak from waterpump

Pass 8 Jan 2016 187,599 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 187,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 183,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight blow from silencer inlet pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2014 183,002 miles

slight blow from silencer inlet pipe

Fail 16 Dec 2014 182,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 175,215 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 155,559 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 135,873 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 135,873 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 100,059 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 100,059 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YB56 GHN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YB56 GHN, 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 YB56 GHN registered?

YB56 GHN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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