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CE56 LHU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,410 mi
Last recorded114,410 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 114,410 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 114,292 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 109,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes are showing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower rear fog light lenses both sides slightly damaged

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 109,228 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS warning lamp on permanently (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached at top mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes are showing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake warning light (other) on dash illuminated.

Lower rear fog light lenses both sides slightly damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 102,092 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 102,088 miles

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

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

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

parking brake cable broken

Pass 30 Oct 2019 160,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 152,714 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 152,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 137,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 137,195 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,111 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 122,056 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,422 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 114,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,502 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 88,130 miles
Fail 17 May 2012

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,656 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 25,652 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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CE56 LHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CE56 LHU, 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 CE56 LHU registered?

CE56 LHU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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