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FL56 OAN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

228,712 mi
Last recorded228,712 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 228,712 miles

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

play in inner tie rod ends

Fail 11 Sep 2026 228,712 miles

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

play in inner tie rod ends

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 205,520 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 195,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 181,595 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 165,243 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 156,819 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 156,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 146,876 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 146,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 141,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 126,509 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,408 miles

bonnet pull lever damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,408 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding metal on metal (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)

bonnet pull lever damaged

front discs have grinding marks

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,869 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Damage to tailgate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,107 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,527 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,526 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,941 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,940 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 OAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

FL56 OAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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