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BV56 EWL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

274,909 mi
Last recorded274,909 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 274,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 267,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged not showing white

both front tyres wearing edges

brake pad warning light

Pass 30 Jan 2017 261,081 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres outter edges wearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2016 254,502 miles

n/s/f track rod end as slight play

otter deisel cap cover missing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 254,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust tail pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f track rod end worn (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm o/s/r and n/s/r tyre below limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/f track rod end as slight play

otter deisel cap cover missing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 247,166 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear across tread area

Pass 7 Oct 2013 240,270 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 219,410 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 219,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s engine mount bolt loose

Pass 3 Oct 2011 203,602 miles

brake warning light staying on

excess play o/s and n/s rear inner cv joints

Fail 29 Sep 2011 203,602 miles

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

brake warning light staying on

excess play o/s and n/s rear inner cv joints

Pass 1 Oct 2010 166,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 124,405 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 EWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV56 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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