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FX56 WMD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,181 mi
Last recorded161,181 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 161,181 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting middle inner sill and support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 160,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 159,402 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 159,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 156,636 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 152,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 150,047 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 147,703 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 146,372 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 146,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 144,379 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,407 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 127,404 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 126,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 126,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2015 196,690 miles

nail in nearside front

nail in offside front

Fail 14 Dec 2015 196,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nail in nearside front

nail in offside front

Pass 18 Dec 2014 187,760 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 187,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 109,820 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 109,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,954 miles

crack in windscreen in zone b.

slight leak from rear diff seal.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,648 miles

brake pedal long travel

steering felt tight while driving on full lock

Fail 4 Jan 2010 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake pedal long travel

steering felt tight while driving on full lock

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 WMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WMD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX56 WMD registered?

FX56 WMD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is FX56 WMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX56 WMD shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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