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FG56 YNO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

198,507 mi
Last recorded198,507 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 198,507 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2024 196,332 miles

Front both front jacking points corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 193,122 miles

both front jacking points corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 190,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 190,012 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 300,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 300,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 184,580 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 184,577 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 184,052 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 181,400 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKES SHOW SIGNS OFF BINDING

Fail 28 Nov 2018 181,398 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKES SHOW SIGNS OFF BINDING

Pass 29 Nov 2017 178,748 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 177,163 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 177,161 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 175,766 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR BARS

Fail 17 Nov 2015 175,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR BARS

Pass 10 Nov 2014 173,667 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has damage to outside tyre wall.

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

Offside front tyre has damage to outer tyre wall.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 29 Oct 2014 173,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 171,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Oct 2013 171,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 156,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

offside front window appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 131,199 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,188 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,224 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 YNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FG56 YNO, 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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FG56 YNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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