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FX56 EBP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

158,956 mi
Last recorded158,956 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 158,956 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 157,871 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 157,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 156,536 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 155,352 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 153,813 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 151,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 151,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 150,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,016 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 229,976 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 135,766 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorating

Nearside rear brake backplate corroding

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Nearside rear disc evidence of over heating

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Suspect nearside rear brake has been binding.No evidence of binding at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2015 132,378 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 128,796 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 125,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,802 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 76,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 52,427 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 24,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 10,113 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 EBP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EBP, 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 EBP registered?

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

Is FX56 EBP safe to buy?

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