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FP56 XBY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 99,933 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 99,891 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 93,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 93,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,418 miles

Central exhaust centre box corroding and slight blow

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,533 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,496 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 46,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 40,602 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade worn

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 39,552 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 38,575 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 38,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 34,392 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 34,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,024 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,194 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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FP56 XBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP56 XBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP56 XBY registered?

FP56 XBY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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