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AU56 BHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,823 mi
Last recorded211,823 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 BHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 211,823 miles

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

Nearside Inner Corroded and holed not affecting prescribed area

Offside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 208,849 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2023 203,446 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 198,808 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 192,843 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 185,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 180,901 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 174,971 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 174,971 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 165,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall splitting

Offside Rear tyre side wall spliting

Pass 31 Mar 2016 156,185 miles

Centre Rear stop light

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 156,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Centre Rear stop light

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 141,636 miles

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 141,389 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 31 Mar 2014 135,194 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 127,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 113,089 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 113,089 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,650 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 99,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,791 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,059 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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AU56 BHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AU56 BHD, 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 BHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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