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AU56 BBV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,650 mi
Last recorded157,650 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 157,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 156,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

some corrosion to underside of vehicle various places, not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2023 154,196 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake travel very near to being excess

slight oil leak from suspect gear box

some corrosion to n/s and o/s front body at jacking points

Pass 9 May 2022 152,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 May 2022 152,280 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 May 2021 148,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 148,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 141,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 141,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 135,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 135,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,766 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 127,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 119,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 119,074 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside front hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,725 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,155 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,735 miles

Advise: Wear to brake pedal anti slip

Fail 18 Mar 2014 98,735 miles

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

Advise: Wear to brake pedal anti slip

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 90,725 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn smooth

front indicators slightly dis coloured

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid low

nearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,472 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,725 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

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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AU56 BBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 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 AU56 BBV, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU56 BBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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