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FX56 WPE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,056 mi
Last recorded113,056 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 113,056 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 111,333 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,193 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Sep 2023 105,017 miles

slight movement within steering rack pinion

Fail 19 Sep 2023 105,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bulb replaced (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight movement within steering rack pinion

Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,532 miles

corrosion rear chassis

inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2020 102,475 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 98,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,628 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear number plate deterioated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 85,399 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,300 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 80,300 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,294 miles

handbrake has bit of travel on it [holds]

n/s/r brake pipe starting to pit

Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,967 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,900 miles

o/s/r brake pipe starting to pit

Fail 16 Aug 2011 57,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r brake pipe starting to pit

Pass 21 Aug 2010 44,652 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

slight misting of oil nearside rear driveshaft

slight water stain rear number plate

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,077 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 WPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

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

Is FX56 WPE safe to buy?

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