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FY56 ODG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,586 mi
Last recorded84,586 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ODG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 84,586 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 84,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,123 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension very rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2023 81,207 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,481 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 77,055 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 74,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 73,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,853 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 61,181 miles

front exhaust mount brokern

Fail 3 Dec 2015 61,181 miles

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

front exhaust mount brokern

Pass 3 Dec 2014 57,112 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,154 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 43,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,403 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 28,402 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY56 ODG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY56 ODG, 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 FY56 ODG registered?

FY56 ODG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is FY56 ODG safe to buy?

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