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BV56 EXL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,291 mi
Last recorded79,291 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,291 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear reverse lamps inop

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 79,291 miles

Exhaust system insecure resting on rear drive shaft & centre mountings broken & not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear reverse lamps inop

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 77,376 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/pitted. also brake backplates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front amber indicators slight faded both sides

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt outer buckle missing. still functional.

Offside Rear parking brake effort low - recommend strip & check/service/adjust

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both number plates cracked/faded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 74,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded/pitted. also brake backplates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front amber indicators slight faded both sides

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt outer buckle missing. still functional.

Offside Rear parking brake effort low - recommend strip & check/service/adjust

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both number plates cracked/faded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 72,157 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both sides front amber indicator bulbs slightly faded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing but still functional (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe joint corroded

Rear reverse lamps inop intermittent/flickering

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

service due reminder on dash

Fail 12 Dec 2022 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

service due reminder on dash

engine oil level low prior to test

parking brake has slight free travel (recommend check/adjust)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both sides front amber indicator bulbs slightly faded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing but still functional (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe joint corroded

Rear reverse lamps inop intermittent/flickering

Rear wiper blade split/worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,209 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES AMBER SLIGHT FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENS FADED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER SHOULDER WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 69,209 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES AMBER SLIGHT FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENS FADED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER COVER MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER SHOULDER WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,772 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 63,772 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 59,528 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 59,528 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 54,640 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt shroud missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 54,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central exhaust mounting rubber missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt shroud missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oil on minimum mark

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,181 miles

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

Central stop light inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 50,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Central stop light inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,902 miles

Centre Rear stop light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,999 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 43,999 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 40,259 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 40,259 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,123 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 33,028 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 33,028 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,826 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,747 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 16,776 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 EXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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