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EY56 MJV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,965 mi
Last recorded174,965 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 MJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 174,965 miles

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

Offside Front Door Damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,800 miles

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

Front jacking points slightly corroded

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

side steps fitted

sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 150,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 150,066 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 143,746 miles

Handbrake effort just met on RBT. Will need attention.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 137,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,307 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 121,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 121,240 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen has stone chip damage

Pass 6 Aug 2015 109,654 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 109,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 98,742 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 98,741 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 76,881 miles

slight handbrake travel

wear on front roll bar D bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,197 miles

handbrake travel

nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,556 miles

1.5 LITRES OF 10W40 OIL ADDED.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,717 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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EY56 MJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EY56 MJV, 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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EY56 MJV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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