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BV56 EWF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,840 mi
Last recorded144,840 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 144,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 138,533 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

PROPSHAFT BEARING NOISY

Fail 10 Mar 2025 138,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

PROPSHAFT BEARING NOISY

Pass 18 Dec 2023 129,404 miles

NSF MIRROR INSECURE

OSF HEADLIGHT MISTED

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Pass 5 Oct 2022 124,919 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet catch broken

Pass 17 Sep 2021 120,748 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 120,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,065 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2020 112,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,952 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 109,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,400 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 99,400 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,647 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,647 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 87,498 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes greased

both front shock absorber casings covered in grease

nearside front tyre worn on edge and close to 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,867 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 76,234 miles

Brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

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

Parking brake pedal travel nearing the end

bonnet catch difficult to release

Pass 29 Nov 2012 70,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,095 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,093 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,598 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 57,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,145 miles

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 EWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BV56 EWF, 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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BV56 EWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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