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FL56 FMG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

102,211 mi
Last recorded102,211 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 102,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2026 102,200 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 95,138 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 92,064 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 92,064 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 88,635 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat not fully sucure

Fail 19 Nov 2021 85,435 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat not fully sucure

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 77,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Fail 20 Nov 2019 77,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in light (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on dash

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,959 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,839 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 57,787 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,434 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 57,396 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,322 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exaust rear corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 51,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

exaust rear corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,531 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 45,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 40,557 miles

nearside & offside front tyres showing damage & deterioration to outer walls

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration to inner wall

offside & nearside front tyres showing wear on inside edges

Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,480 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside & offside front tyres showing damage & deterioration to outer walls

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration to inner wall

offside & nearside front tyres showing wear on inside edges

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,447 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre showing deterioration to outer wall

unable to inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,688 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,687 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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FL56 FMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FL56 FMG, 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 FL56 FMG registered?

FL56 FMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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