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AU56 GLV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,971 mi
Last recorded242,971 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 242,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 240,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 236,148 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front stone chip on windscreen n/s

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weak (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal spring prescribed area upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both inner drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock eye bushes (5.3.2 (c))

fuel tank straps corroded

oil level close to minimum

Pass 15 Dec 2022 233,760 miles

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

Nearside Front small stone chip on n/s

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner sills (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner both inner cv boots perishing

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 221,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting excessive corrosion with in 30cm of n/s/r coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet release cable broken but able to open

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 226,775 miles

both rear inner drive shaft boots starting to deteriorate and recommend replacement next MOT

center stop lamp disconnected at time of test

diff leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jan 2021 226,775 miles

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

both rear inner drive shaft boots starting to deteriorate and recommend replacement next MOT

center stop lamp disconnected at time of test

diff leak

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2019 205,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch peddle rubber missing.

Fail 24 Jun 2019 205,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc's. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 190,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 188,347 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 188,347 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 170,154 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 153,430 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 153,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 136,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,229 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 107,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 107,823 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 96,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,310 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 GLV 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 66.7%.

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 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 GLV, 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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AU56 GLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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