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FX56 WNY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,008 mi
Last recorded158,008 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 158,008 miles

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

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

Front registration plate damaged

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside side repeater missing a glass

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a wear on the outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

body has corrosion in various panels

nearside and offside inner and outer sill panel has corrosion

oil leak from rear diff

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met it would appear that the system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 12 May 2018 142,238 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 137,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 133,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Jan 2015 119,309 miles

crack in offside of windscreen, but not materially affecting driver's view

offside front tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,993 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 133,665 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,874 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,353 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,729 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 WNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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