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BV56 FBL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

388,339 mi
Last recorded388,339 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 388,339 miles

o/s/f mirror slight crack, side repeaters slight fade, oil leak near sump area, brake lines covered in grease, n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

rear center seat belt buckle casing missing, rear diff oil seepage, vehicle abit smokey on test

Fail 23 Jun 2020 388,335 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose not seated correctly (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & all rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged flexi pipe slight cracking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2019 367,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 397,980 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 397,970 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 347,065 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Differential has slight misting of fluid

Pass 23 Apr 2016 314,543 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 314,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 276,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 276,470 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 230,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 230,984 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 204,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 176,917 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 176,917 miles

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

Brake warning lamp showing on dash

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre pressure low (no signs of puncture)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 154,205 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 72,910 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 50 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 FBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

BV56 FBL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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