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FX56 WMO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,352 mi
Last recorded270,352 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 270,352 miles

Front Number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front Wheel arch has signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver door hinges worn

Pass 21 Oct 2020 243,644 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 215,014 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 183,012 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

slight surface rust to chassis rails and under body

Pass 19 Oct 2017 165,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake slightly low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release handle broken/cable detached-bonnet still opens on cable

Fail 17 Oct 2017 165,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside parking brake slightly low effort

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet release handle broken/cable detached-bonnet still opens on cable

Pass 13 Oct 2016 150,942 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 150,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate catching

Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,458 miles

Front antiroll bar d bushes slightly worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 119,906 miles

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

rear axle bushes deteriated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 119,906 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild insicure

n/s/r drive shaft boot insicure

rear axle bushes deteriated

Fail 20 Nov 2013 102,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge, o/s front tyre worn thin on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing thin/nearing wear indicators, o/s rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

n/s front tyre bald on outer edge, o/s front tyre worn thin on inner edge

n/s rear tyre wearing thin/nearing wear indicators, o/s rear tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 90,615 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,309 miles

o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,309 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,729 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,709 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,481 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 38,678 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 WMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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