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AU56 FGD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

355,788 mi
Last recorded355,788 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 FGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 355,788 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 326,774 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 309,035 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 290,786 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 290,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 270,327 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 252,338 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 252,327 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 250,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 250,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 238,023 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 6 Dec 2012 238,023 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 194,846 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Dec 2011 194,845 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 163,440 miles

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

rear differential is worn

Pass 29 Dec 2009 123,047 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

propshaft u/j slightly worn

Fail 29 Dec 2009 123,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

propshaft u/j slightly worn

Pass 27 Dec 2008 72,242 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,157 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 41 miles

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 FGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

AU56 FGD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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