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FL56 FMV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,865 mi
Last recorded178,865 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 178,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 154,186 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff leaking

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2022 154,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff leaking

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2021 140,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,458 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 134,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 130,957 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 130,957 miles

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread close to wear bars & sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2018 124,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall on (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush on (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill on (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

sills starting to corrode round jacking points

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,225 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 100,225 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,705 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres deteriorated

nearside rear tyre punctured

nearside sill damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2013 81,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 72,300 miles

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have cosmetic sidewall damage

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

fuel filter damp and possibly leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,483 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,483 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disks slightly worn

rear brake disks slightly worn

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2010 52,580 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disks slightly worn

rear brake disks slightly worn

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,523 miles

ns mirror glass smashed

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 FMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL56 FMV, 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 FMV registered?

FL56 FMV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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