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EY56 MKV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

225,109 mi
Last recorded225,109 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 MKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 225,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 215,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 202,574 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 191,290 miles

Central Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 178,476 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 163,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AND O/S/F/INNER THE /D/BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 149,600 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 149,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,015 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 9 Dec 2017 126,561 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 126,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake requirements just met 18%

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,887 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,723 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,723 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,525 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 39,524 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 31,316 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 24,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres at 4 mm when tested

rear washer inop

Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,708 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres at 4 mm when tested

rear washer inop

Pass 27 Sep 2010 22,989 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2009 18,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 18,935 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 MKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MKV, 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 MKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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