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AU56 FGC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

251,300 mi
Last recorded251,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 251,300 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 249,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 249,001 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 248,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 247,533 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 247,533 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 245,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 245,262 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2018 241,173 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 237,535 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 224,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 204,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 177,896 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 141,819 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 113,248 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 84,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU56 FGC registered?

AU56 FGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2006.

Is AU56 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 FGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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