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EY56 MKE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,631 mi
Last recorded150,631 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 MKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 150,631 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 148,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 146,551 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 231,220 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes by steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 230,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 229,647 miles

Engine mil light on

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Top centre of glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 139,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,181 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 137,181 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 133,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 133,499 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 128,774 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 128,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken off (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2016 127,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,698 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 104,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 103,031 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 100,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 96,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,826 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 MKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MKE, 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 EY56 MKE registered?

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

Is EY56 MKE safe to buy?

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