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AY56 FVN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

286,001 mi
Last recorded286,001 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 286,001 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 260,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 254,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 254,297 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 251,655 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 246,443 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 246,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear brake pipes as marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding After park brake applied. (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 231,142 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 231,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 207,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 185,896 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 164,163 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 164,163 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 143,484 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 143,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 11,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 100,485 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 100,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 FVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 AY56 FVN, 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 FVN registered?

AY56 FVN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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The MOT history for AY56 FVN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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