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AU56 FFL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,117 mi
Last recorded189,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 189,117 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 189,087 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 183,227 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 178,401 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 173,851 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 169,806 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 169,804 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 163,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 158,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,369 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 143,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 137,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 129,129 miles

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

high level brake light not working

near side wing mirror cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Pass 31 May 2014 98,650 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,606 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,477 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,194 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2011 64,169 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

reverse lights not working

Pass 23 Jun 2010 52,183 miles

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

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 FFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FFL, 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 FFL registered?

AU56 FFL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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