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FV56 DWC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,855 mi
Last recorded128,855 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 128,855 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 125,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight play in steering arm

Fail 11 Jul 2025 125,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

exhaust tail pipe corroded

slight play in steering arm

Pass 18 Jul 2024 120,568 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 120,512 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch damage

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 114,610 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 114,522 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

parking brake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,659 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play @ steering column

Fail 4 Jul 2022 109,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight play @ steering column

Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,975 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,480 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center box rubber mounts perished and cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres worn both edges. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 93,765 miles

All 4 tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

Pass 21 May 2018 88,807 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear sections badly corroded, rear holed/leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,653 miles

Front brakes are imbalanced

middle and rear exhaust is poor

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,845 miles

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

rear section of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 70,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,788 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 57,788 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 50,021 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 50,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FV56 DWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FV56 DWC, 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 FV56 DWC registered?

FV56 DWC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is FV56 DWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 DWC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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