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AY56 CNC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 CNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 91,182 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,696 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 90,685 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 90,046 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,045 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 89,416 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 89,416 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 87,426 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 83,858 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 83,858 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 82,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 82,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material two front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,968 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 80,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in silencer (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,194 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,188 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 79,011 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,011 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,646 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Exhaust centre section corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential mounts slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 77,643 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pad warning light on dash

Exhaust centre section corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear differential mounts slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,650 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 76,650 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 75,638 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 68,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,536 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,536 miles

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

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 CNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AY56 CNC, 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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AY56 CNC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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