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FV56 UNH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

378,134 mi
Last recorded378,134 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 378,134 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 220,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front to rear repaired undersealed

underbody corroded repaired under sealed

Fail 14 Nov 2022 220,416 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded repaired under sealed

Pass 20 Nov 2021 215,688 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 215,238 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 215,235 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 201,906 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 201,785 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 185,984 miles

exhaust weak

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 172,313 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 157,150 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs have run out (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 141,646 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak (rear diff)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 141,378 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak (rear diff)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 126,334 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 126,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 101,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,204 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 UNH 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 73.7%.

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 UNH, 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 FV56 UNH registered?

FV56 UNH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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