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EK56 OWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,332 mi
Last recorded207,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 207,332 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 207,332 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 204,935 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 193,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 193,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 178,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 166,908 miles

Moisture in nearside headlight

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 154,147 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 146,415 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 136,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate shows damage

n/s/r tyre shows a cut that may be deep enough to reach the cord

parking brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 13 Nov 2014 136,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate shows damage

n/s/r tyre shows a cut that may be deep enough to reach the cord

parking brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F tyre feathering on edges

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

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 117,372 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

N/S/F tyre feathering on edges

O/S/R Tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge

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

Slight bind on n/s/r brake

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust tailpipe fractured

front number plate damaged and deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has multiple small deep cuts in tread

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 23 Nov 2012 101,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust tailpipe fractured

front number plate damaged and deteriorating

n/s/f tyre feathering on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has multiple small deep cuts in tread

various damage around vehicle

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2010 61,522 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

front brake performance showing imbalance - 18%

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 44,113 miles

front and rear brake discs becoming worn and lipped

front tyres feathering on outer edges

n/s/r tyre low on tread

parking brake pedal travel becoming excessive

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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EK56 OWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito 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 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 EK56 OWU, 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 EK56 OWU registered?

EK56 OWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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