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DE56 FYO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,210 mi
Last recorded114,210 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 114,210 miles

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

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

Underside corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2025 114,210 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,869 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Jacking point corroded/ underside

Pass 29 Nov 2023 91,390 miles

reverse lamps inoperative

slight weak return at seat belts

weak action at tailgate struts

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

parking brake travel

Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,240 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and front to rears/rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

parking brake travel

reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 7 Dec 2021 74,371 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1x front mounting bracket fractured and missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

weak action at tailgate struts

Fail 7 Dec 2021 74,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x front mounting bracket fractured and missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

reverse lamps inoperative

slight weak return at rear and rearmost seat belts

weak action at tailgate struts

Pass 7 Dec 2020 66,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 60,629 miles

REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Fail 9 Dec 2019 60,629 miles

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

REAR LAMP LENS DAMAGED

Pass 21 Dec 2018 48,385 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 48,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 38,331 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,881 miles

items removed from screen prior to test

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 21,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 18,621 miles

both rear tyre outer walls have very slight cracks / starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,421 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 10,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 8,658 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 FYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE56 FYO, 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 DE56 FYO registered?

DE56 FYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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