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CN56 AVW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 94,996 miles

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

suspension component mounting area rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2025 94,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

suspension component mounting area rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,933 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle around suspension parts and mounting areas

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,529 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle to suspension parts and mounting areas

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,713 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,781 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 86,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 76,159 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 70,609 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,270 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,025 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,140 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,131 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 43,130 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,173 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 28,908 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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CN56 AVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CN56 AVW, 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 CN56 AVW registered?

CN56 AVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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