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CE56 YZU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,686 mi
Last recorded189,686 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 189,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 189,686 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction ITEMS REMOVED FROM WINDSCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 189,103 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 188,451 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 187,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 186,789 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 186,789 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 184,664 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 183,072 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 181,096 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre nail

Fail 9 Oct 2019 181,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/rear tyre nail

Pass 3 Oct 2018 175,243 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 165,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 144,517 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 134,484 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 109,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,460 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,384 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 YZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE56 YZU, 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 YZU registered?

CE56 YZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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