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YB56 GHY

2007 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

191,368 mi
Last recorded191,368 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito122,038 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 GHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 191,368 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Feb 2022 178,739 miles

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

rust throughout underside

Pass 17 Mar 2021 172,406 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 163,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 158,099 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 158,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 150,659 miles

both number plates aged

both rear brake backplates corroded

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 142,289 miles

Offside Front worn outer edge

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 132,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 132,194 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing outer track rod end (2.4.E.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 121,615 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in steering on nsf

small blow exhaust center box

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,708 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 95,680 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,046 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 79,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2010 58,294 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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YB56 GHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

YB56 GHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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