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FV56 GWA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

288,961 mi
Last recorded288,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 GWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 288,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 288,018 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 288,008 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 282,747 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 282,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 269,333 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 266,882 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Many parts of suspension components corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going into Flexi Hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 266,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear in section near mounting clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Many parts of suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Restricted movement on wheel

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Indicating possible adjustment (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides going into flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2017 266,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

EML on, engine noise and smoking, gear selection stiff, service due

brake pipes corroded, suspension components corroded, exhaust foled,

heavy corrosion to rear chassis and undersills. CAT used

park brake travel, rear discs deteriorated badly and pads wearing thin,

Pass 25 Jan 2016 252,065 miles

Centre rear view mirror back loose n/s.

Offside n/s front to rear and o/s rear inner metal brake pipe corroded.

rear inner cv boots and front anti roll bar link boots cracking.

surface corrosion to rear o/s and n/s suspension PA's

windscreen damage.

Fail 11 Jan 2016 252,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center row, centre (5.2.5a)

Centre rear view mirror back loose n/s.

Offside n/s front to rear and o/s rear inner metal brake pipe corroded.

front anti roll bar inner "D" bushes worn to limit.

rear inner cv boots and front anti roll bar link boots cracking.

surface corrosion to rear o/s and n/s suspension PA's

windscreen damage.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 219,862 miles

windscreen cracked, o/s mirror cracked, gear selection stiff, hand brake imbalanced, n/s wiper blade streaking, head lamps damp, body damaged, oil leak, minor play in front inner roll bar bushes, reverse light in-op

Fail 14 Jan 2015 219,862 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

windscreen cracked, o/s mirror cracked, gear selection stiff, hand brake imbalanced, n/s wiper blade streaking, head lamps damp, body damaged, oil leak, minor play in front inner roll bar bushes, reverse light in-op

Pass 7 Dec 2013 181,973 miles

os RV mirror det`, front brake imbalance, osf tyre worn on inner edge, oil leak, front discs worn, rear exhaust split, park brake adjuster corroded, rear pads appear low, rev` lights in-op.

Fail 7 Dec 2013 181,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os RV mirror det`, front brake imbalance, osf tyre worn on inner edge, oil leak, front discs worn, rear exhaust split, park brake adjuster corroded, rear pads appear low, rev` lights in-op.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 144,397 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 144,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake travel, rear brakes slight deterioration

Pass 29 Nov 2011 119,782 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 119,782 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 102,018 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,221 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 GWA 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 57.1%.

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

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