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AU56 FDN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,215 mi
Last recorded176,215 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 176,215 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 176,215 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 170,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 167,759 miles

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

Nearside Front head lamp beam image weak

Nearside Front head lamp lens hazed

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOARDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 155,858 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 142,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front beam image weak

Nearside Front head lamp lens hazed

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 133,206 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 125,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer seat belt stalk casing damaged [temp repair]

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2016 115,845 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk broken

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

Offside Rear tyre valve split

Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre box and tail pipe corroded

n/s/f door mirror outer casing broken [temp repair]

n/s/f seat belt stalk outer cover broken [temp repair]

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,421 miles

nearside seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 15 Jan 2014 96,421 miles

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

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

nearside seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 93,224 miles

nearside seat belt belt buckle casing missing

Fail 2 Jan 2013 93,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside seat belt belt buckle casing missing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,389 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front and n/s/r brakes bind

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,373 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 60,373 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2010 60,271 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 58,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres wairing on outer edges

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 FDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

AU56 FDN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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