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FX56 WNU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,720 mi
Last recorded180,720 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 WNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 180,720 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 178,321 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 171,056 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 165,102 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 163,100 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 156,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 156,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 153,489 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 152,988 miles

Steering system slightly rough slight play within rack (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 147,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

steering universal joint has slight play and knocks slightly on road test

Pass 17 Dec 2014 138,664 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing badly on both edges of the tread

Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,942 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 117,637 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 108,671 miles

foot parking brake almost has no reserve travel

front brakes very slight binding

Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,592 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,498 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 WNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WNU, 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 WNU registered?

FX56 WNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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