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FE56 AYF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

263,054 mi
Last recorded263,054 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 AYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 263,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 253,413 miles

Nearside Front slight condensation inside headlamp

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components

corrosion present on inner sills nearside and offside

corrosion present on rear brake pipes

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2023 250,140 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

under body heavily under sealed (front to rear)

Pass 18 May 2022 249,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

under body heavily under sealed (front to rear)

Pass 24 Sep 2019 244,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back in clip above front subframe rear mount (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

various rear underside corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2018 240,687 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 240,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 234,636 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 234,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe broken (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 227,998 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 227,997 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 218,251 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 181,565 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 181,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 22 Aug 2013 160,023 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 160,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,456 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 141,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 118,856 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,863 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 94,863 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,541 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 AYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 FE56 AYF, 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 AYF registered?

FE56 AYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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