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FP56 XCS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

141,679 mi
Last recorded141,679 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 141,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 137,373 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage balljoint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating

corrosion various rigid brake pipes

Fail 19 Nov 2024 137,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage balljoint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Front suspension arm balljoint dust cover deteriorating

corrosion various rigid brake pipes

Pass 5 Dec 2023 129,150 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reg plate lamp has diminished output.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 113,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Driveshaft gaiter deteriorated.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Driveshaft joint gaiter deteriorated.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 96,814 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,350 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 21 Nov 2017 73,741 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 61,638 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,404 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,977 miles

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,076 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 28,400 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,421 miles

rear diff nearside drive shaft seal leaking

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 XCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FP56 XCS, 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 FP56 XCS registered?

FP56 XCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is FP56 XCS safe to buy?

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