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AW56 CON

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,565 mi
Last recorded233,565 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW56 CON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 233,565 miles

Front Both jacking support are starting to rust

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 219,878 miles

Nearside Front Slight corrosion, marked with yellow chalk

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on wing

Fail 28 Mar 2020 219,877 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Slight corrosion, marked with yellow chalk

Offside Rear Slight corrosion on wing

Pass 28 Mar 2019 208,946 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 208,946 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

evidence of rear exhaust fouling on drive shaft. further attention recommended

Pass 2 Mar 2018 202,255 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

bonnet release cable broken

Fail 27 Feb 2018 202,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 16 Jan 2017 184,207 miles

offside track rod end has slight play

brake pad warning light on

front to rear brake pipe at front of vehicle corroded in supporting clip

highlights condensated

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2015 171,837 miles

Traction control light on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 171,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe Missing (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Buckle covers missing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Traction control light on

Pass 15 Sep 2014 149,403 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 130,552 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 130,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 93,953 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE DISCS PITTED & WORN.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 86,208 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,844 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AW56 CON is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AW56 CON, 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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AW56 CON is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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