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FV56 DWG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,474 mi
Last recorded212,474 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 212,474 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust Catalyst Rattling Within System

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 212,457 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking Brake Pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust Catalyst Rattling Within System

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 205,498 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 200,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded And worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 187,483 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 187,472 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 175,837 miles

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

vehicle has just met required parking brake performence at time off test therefore it may require braking adjustment in future

Fail 26 Jan 2018 175,837 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

vehicle has just met required parking brake performence at time off test therefore it may require braking adjustment in future

Pass 24 Jan 2017 162,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 140,442 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 123,117 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,574 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,569 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Nov 2012 87,708 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 59,765 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 59,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,028 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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FV56 DWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FV56 DWG, 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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FV56 DWG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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