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EF56 UCA

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

276,078 mi
Last recorded276,078 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 UCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2022 276,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 263,282 miles

Front Lower oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2021 263,282 miles

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

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

Front Lower oil leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 263,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 261,861 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 261,745 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 256,050 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 256,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 233,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 217,821 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 217,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 198,788 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 183,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 142,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,441 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,084 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,084 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,619 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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EF56 UCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 108,362 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 Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF56 UCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF56 UCA registered?

EF56 UCA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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