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FX56 WLA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

238,021 mi
Last recorded238,021 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 238,021 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 238,021 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 238,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member tow bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 232,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

handbrake 16%

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 217,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 217,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 204,808 miles

handbrake 17%

Pass 24 Sep 2019 193,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

limited handbrake reserve travel

n/s/f shocker bearing partially siezed

Pass 24 Sep 2018 185,275 miles

handbrake limited reserve travel

Fail 24 Sep 2018 185,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake limited reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2017 175,380 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

rear axle bushes spliting

Fail 27 Sep 2017 175,327 miles

Ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.2.B.1f)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

rear axle bushes spliting

Pass 5 Sep 2016 164,377 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 164,376 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front d bush (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 153,117 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 153,116 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working n/s (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 144,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 15 Sep 2014 144,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 10 Sep 2013 136,998 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 136,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 12,322 miles

brake warning on

Fail 20 Sep 2012 123,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 104,156 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 104,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,908 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 81,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,495 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 63,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WLA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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

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