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BV56 EWY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

296,953 mi
Last recorded296,953 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 296,953 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 296,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 292,748 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 289,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2022 289,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Oct 2021 282,025 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 15%

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slight imbalance 18%

Pass 13 Oct 2020 272,530 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 263,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 252,234 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 237,808 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 215,031 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 184,347 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 184,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 159,981 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 137,473 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 137,473 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2012 117,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 76,680 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 56,254 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,254 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 EWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EWY, 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 EWY registered?

BV56 EWY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is BV56 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 EWY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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