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AY56 BFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,401 mi
Last recorded172,401 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 172,401 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 161,696 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 161,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 151,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 143,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,446 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,837 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

noise from steering column

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,553 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering shaft noisy on steering turn

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,130 miles

slight wear in steering rack inner joints/bushs

Pass 12 Jul 2010 33,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,693 miles

bracket on windscreen on nearside

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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AY56 BFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY56 BFJ, 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 AY56 BFJ registered?

AY56 BFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY56 BFJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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