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FX56 EBG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

170,040 mi
Last recorded170,040 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 170,040 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 165,577 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 165,577 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2023

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2022 164,663 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 164,662 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 164,214 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 164,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 155,780 miles

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 8 Oct 2019 155,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 254/333 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Oct 2018 152,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 152,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 148,125 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 148,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 132,727 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 132,727 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 119,358 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 174,375 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 96,338 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 76,471 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 69,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 69,138 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,497 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,955 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 EBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FX56 EBG, 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 EBG registered?

FX56 EBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FX56 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX56 EBG shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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