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CE56 LHH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,324 mi
Last recorded126,324 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 LHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2020 126,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 120,376 miles

Front n/s & o/s brake disc backing plates rusting badly

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake readings n/s/rear not as efficant as o/s/rear

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear towbar-chassis brackets rusting badly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

traction control warning light not illuminated

Fail 19 Aug 2019 120,376 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front n/s & o/s brake disc backing plates rusting badly

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear towbar-chassis brackets rusting badly

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rusting badly

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s into flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

n/s/r parking brake not as efficient as o/s/rear

rear towbar rusted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 99,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded into n/s & o/s/rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rusting badly

Oil leak from axle ()

n/s/rear parking brake not as efficient as o/s/rear

Fail 8 Aug 2017 99,476 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded into n/s & o/s/rear flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rusting badly

Oil leak from axle ()

n/s/rear parking brake not as efficient as o/s/rear

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,346 miles

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rusted badly

Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,346 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rusted badly

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear parking brake not as efficient as o/s/rear

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,009 miles

Nail in rear tyre

more travel than normal in service brake

Fail 2 Sep 2013 80,009 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

more travel than normal in service brake

Pass 3 Sep 2012 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 60,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad wear warning light on constantly

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,402 miles

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

brake pad wear/warning light on constantly

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,233 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 36,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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CE56 LHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CE56 LHH, 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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CE56 LHH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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