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BV56 EWX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,904 mi
Last recorded215,904 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 215,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 201,142 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 201,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 195,477 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 195,477 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 185,223 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 185,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 164,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned both (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 144,203 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 144,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 132,898 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 132,676 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 119,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,048 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 107,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 95,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 75,104 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,862 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 EWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

BV56 EWX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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