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FV55 NHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

211,196 mi
Last recorded211,196 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 NHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 211,196 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2026 209,645 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 209,642 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2025 209,627 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under boody in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2024 209,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 208,900 miles

just pass emissions

under body in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2022 207,412 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 206,295 miles

under body in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2021 206,290 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

under body in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2020 205,203 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on

Fail 20 Oct 2020 205,202 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides at front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides at front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

eml on

Pass 11 Oct 2019 203,845 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both just past aim (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 201,879 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 201,877 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 197,869 miles

Offside headlamp just past aim

Fail 18 Oct 2017 197,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside headlamp just past aim

Pass 19 Oct 2016 188,622 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 185,148 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 184,180 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

after market brake hoses fittted poorly both front may rub on the strut

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 29 Mar 2015 184,180 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

after market brake hoses fittted poorly both front may rub on the strut

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 30 Dec 2013 181,352 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 181,256 miles

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

P.A.S hose to steering rack very wet with P.A.S fluid

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre edge worn and cut

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

spare tyre flat

Pass 28 Nov 2012 177,201 miles

corrosion around front subframe rear bush mounting points

corrosion around rear chassis legs

e-brake has travel

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front to rear fuel lines corroded

nearside front flexi brake hose cracking

nearside rear brake pipe has corrosion

offside front brake pipe has corrosion

offside front flexi brake hose cracking

offside rear brake pipe has corrosion

rear discs pitted, scored, worn and corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Dec 2011 172,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condensation in headlights

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2011 172,613 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condensation in headlights

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 162,677 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 152,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 152,169 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 127,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack gators twisted

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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FV55 NHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FV55 NHD, 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 FV55 NHD registered?

FV55 NHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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