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FG56 PUU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

185,547 mi
Last recorded185,547 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 PUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 185,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 185,547 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 179,902 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 179,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 163,972 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 163,972 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 146,064 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 146,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 130,292 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 122,077 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 109,362 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,206 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 97,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 87,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,433 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre worn to inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,154 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 PUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

FG56 PUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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