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BV56 EYB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,275 mi
Last recorded175,275 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 175,275 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 169,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 165,384 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 163,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,716 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 155,431 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 150,298 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 141,626 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 138,142 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 138,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 123,834 miles

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

Offside front headlamp assy slightly water damaged.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Behind the mirror area (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 111,026 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area.

Offside headlamp water damaged ( beam image ok at the time of test)

Upper windscreen cracked.

upper steering uj slightly noisy in operation.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 111,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre worn low on the inner tread area.

Offside headlamp water damaged ( beam image ok at the time of test)

Upper windscreen cracked.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 99,156 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper steering column uj appears to be noisy in operation.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 99,156 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Upper steering column uj appears to be noisy in operation.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,664 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,800 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,081 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear seat not fitted at the time of test (belt not tested)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 55,488 miles

both front tyres worn low on the outer tread area

front brake pads will be req in aprox 6000 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 EYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EYB, 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 EYB registered?

BV56 EYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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