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AU56 DYN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

283,256 mi
Last recorded283,256 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 DYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 283,256 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 283,256 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 269,845 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 269,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 260,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts to the tread and is getting low on tread depth

Offside Rear Tyre has various cuts and is getting low on tread depth

Fail 1 Sep 2020 260,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts to the tread and is getting low on tread depth

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has various cuts and is getting low on tread depth

Pass 18 Sep 2019 250,308 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 250,305 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 234,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 11 Sep 2017 220,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge and has various cuts to the tread

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort is low

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on the outer tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016 205,628 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 205,564 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusty and deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 187,510 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 170,033 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working but not clear if its connected

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2013 152,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 151,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front discs worn and lipped

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside rear wheel slightly binding

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

Rear discs rusty and worn

Fail 25 Sep 2012 133,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 15 Sep 2011 113,224 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 113,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,984 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 68,635 miles

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

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

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 DYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DYN, 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 DYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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