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FX56 EBA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,739 mi
Last recorded229,739 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 EBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 229,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear corrosion to rear wheel arch's

Fail 7 May 2024 229,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure damage to wing /bumper (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked (3.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear corrosion to rear wheel arch's

Pass 4 Jan 2024 227,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 219,631 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2022 219,631 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 212,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 212,241 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 201,468 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking to inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking to inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 199,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 190,635 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 185,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 182,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 182,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rev lights not coming on now and then

Pass 12 Jan 2018 172,635 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 172,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 161,493 miles

service light on exceeded by 63,400 miles

Fail 26 Jan 2017 161,493 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

service light on exceeded by 63,400 miles

Pass 26 Jan 2016 148,348 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 148,348 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,175 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 126,715 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 103,951 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,469 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,218 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,627 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 9,822 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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FX56 EBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX56 EBA, 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 FX56 EBA registered?

FX56 EBA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 August 2006.

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