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BV56 EVG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

252,481 mi
Last recorded252,481 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 252,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 252,481 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

water trapped in offside rear foglight

Pass 17 Oct 2013 235,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 235,774 miles

Offside 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 position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Oct 2012 221,742 miles

Advise alot of travel on parking brake

No Spare Wheel

Fail 24 Oct 2012 221,742 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise alot of travel on parking brake

Advise on o/s/r trim missing

No Spare Wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2011 185,822 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 165,160 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 133,456 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside front inner swivel joint

Fail 16 Sep 2009 133,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside front inner swivel joint

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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BV56 EVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV56 EVG, 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 BV56 EVG registered?

BV56 EVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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