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DE56 FYJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,685 mi
Last recorded124,685 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 124,685 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

structure sound and secure but some sections in advanced state of corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2022 124,532 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

structure sound and secure but some sections in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

handbrake/foot pedal travel on limit

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

windscreen washers showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Feb 2020 110,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 15 Apr 2019 106,180 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

center stop light inoperative

full inspection of main brake pipes not possible, tank cover

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Fail 6 Apr 2019 106,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

center stop light inoperative

full inspection of main brake pipes not possible, tank cover

handbrake lever/pedal travel on limit

Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,650 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Mar 2018 100,522 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,049 miles

Rear centre brake light not working

corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipe s

Pass 30 Mar 2016 89,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,949 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 79,460 miles

travel to handbrake ,close to maximum travel

Fail 17 Mar 2014 79,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

travel to handbrake ,close to maximum travel

Pass 28 Mar 2013 74,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,024 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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DE56 FYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE56 FYJ, 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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DE56 FYJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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