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FG56 LUD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

287,648 mi
Last recorded287,648 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 LUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 287,648 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 282,778 miles

All road wheels corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 276,580 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 271,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 265,728 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 265,722 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 260,969 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 260,696 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft centre bearings noisy

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 260,685 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Off side inner sill holed

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

Parking brake imbalance

Prop shaft centre bearings noisy

Pass 31 Jan 2020 252,939 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 252,939 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 244,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 237,182 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 237,182 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 228,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner rear o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 13 Jan 2017 228,888 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Inner rear o/s inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 19 Dec 2015 219,191 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 219,060 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 213,654 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 213,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 208,072 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 203,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 174,372 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 142,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,470 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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FG56 LUD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 FG56 LUD, 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 FG56 LUD registered?

FG56 LUD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2006.

Is FG56 LUD safe to buy?

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