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FG56 WYA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,393 mi
Last recorded185,393 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 185,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2022 185,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F and O/S/F jacking point and step support corroded

N/S/R and O/S/R outer sills corroded

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 170,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 167,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 159,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 158,959 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 157,631 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outer sill panels corroded (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both outriggers (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 147,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 138,347 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 138,346 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 124,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 110,637 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 97,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 97,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 80,224 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,212 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 49,286 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 WYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WYA, 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 WYA registered?

FG56 WYA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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