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FD56 NFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,012 mi
Last recorded168,012 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 NFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 168,012 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 167,598 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to middle section broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 155,362 miles

front jacking points corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 155,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front jacking points corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 154,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 143,648 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 133,177 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 133,177 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 117,260 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 117,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,727 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 87,607 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 87,607 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,033 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,450 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,450 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 57,428 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,265 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,457 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 25,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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FD56 NFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD56 NFY, 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 FD56 NFY registered?

FD56 NFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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