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AU56 EAW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,878 mi
Last recorded149,878 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 149,878 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 149,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 144,444 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 139,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

slight knock through steering, no play found

Pass 7 Aug 2023 135,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front jacking points getting corroded.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 130,631 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 130,611 miles

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

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 124,959 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake performance only just met requirements

Fail 5 Aug 2021 124,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,795 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 118,793 miles

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

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front jacking points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,752 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre

Fail 9 Aug 2019 110,724 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre

Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,962 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 68,602 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,551 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,252 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,794 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 36,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 36,758 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 29,969 miles

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

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 EAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EAW, 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 EAW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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