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AU56 ECF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,774 mi
Last recorded189,774 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 ECF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 189,774 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 179,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 169,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 159,463 miles

Front WHEELS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS BADLY CORRODED

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 159,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS WIRE FOULING CV BOOT (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front WHEELS ARE CORRODED

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL IS BADLY CORRODED

Offside Rear FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 144,268 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2019 128,751 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel heavily corroded

all jacking points rusted

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2019 128,751 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel heavily corroded

all jacking points rusted

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2018 112,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 108,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 102,445 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 94,124 miles

Rear tyres slightly splitting in side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2014 86,260 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 86,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,696 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 70,242 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,275 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 50,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 50,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 40,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 40,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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 ECF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ECF, 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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What year was AU56 ECF registered?

AU56 ECF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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