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FE56 AXS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,944 mi
Last recorded217,944 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 AXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 217,944 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 211,617 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 209,451 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 208,464 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 208,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 203,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre displaying uneven wear /POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 203,163 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre displaying uneven wear /POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 191,559 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 191,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 179,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 169,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,351 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 156,986 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 150,560 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 143,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 135,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 135,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 125,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 115,431 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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FE56 AXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE56 AXS, 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 FE56 AXS registered?

FE56 AXS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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The MOT history for FE56 AXS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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