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AU56 GNF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

304,020 mi
Last recorded304,020 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 GNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 304,020 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 290,361 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 289,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 287,594 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 285,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 285,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 273,254 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 273,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashes (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 272,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Fail 24 Jul 2020 271,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 31 Jul 2019 266,456 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Fail 29 Jul 2019 266,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Pass 5 Dec 2017 263,440 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCH SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Fail 5 Dec 2017 263,440 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCH SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 259,620 miles

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBER SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Pass 17 Dec 2015 255,938 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES AND CUTS ON TREAD

Centre HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

Pass 1 Dec 2014 251,510 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

HANDBRAKE COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT ON BOTH SIDES AT REAR

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 5 Dec 2013 238,074 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s headlamp has water incress.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 238,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

o/s headlamp has water incress.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 204,990 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 204,990 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 171,976 miles

n/s door mirror damaged & cover missing.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in o/s inner tie rod joint.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 171,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror damaged & cover missing.

slight engine oil leak.

slight play in o/s inner tie rod joint.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 136,315 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2009 100,360 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 GNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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