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FG56 UCV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,941 mi
Last recorded113,941 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 113,941 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 104,815 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,740 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,038 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,583 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 65,623 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,904 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

SMALL CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 29 Sep 2009 50,903 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

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

SMALL CUT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

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 UCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FG56 UCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG56 UCV registered?

FG56 UCV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 October 2006.

Is FG56 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG56 UCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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