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FY56 ODK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,460 mi
Last recorded180,460 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ODK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 180,460 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides D pillar base/Quarter panel inner sections are showing corrosion, as are the rear wheel arches.

Brake system warning lamp illuminated throughout inspection.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Base of offside A pillar: Outer sill perforated due to corrosion, small hole. Sill return shows corrosion through underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

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

Offside tail lamp unit lens damaged. Not affecting light output.

Parking brake pedal action approaching end of reserve travel. Nearside not locking at full effort.

Fail 29 Mar 2021 180,365 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Base of nearside A pillar: Extending rearwards, outer sill, inner sill, and sill return are excessively corroded, and mostly missing for approx 30cm. Jacking point box section is also corroded at this point. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in outer edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides D pillar base/Quarter panel inner sections are showing corrosion, as are the rear wheel arches.

Brake system warning lamp illuminated throughout inspection.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Base of offside A pillar: Outer sill perforated due to corrosion, small hole. Sill return shows corrosion through underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front fog lamp inoperative.

Nearside front wing insecure at rear lower fixing. Not flapping. No sharp edges.

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

Offside tail lamp unit lens damaged. Not affecting light output.

Parking brake pedal action approaching end of reserve travel. Nearside not locking at full effort.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 164,702 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2020 164,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2019 158,997 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 158,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer has become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 147,837 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 147,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged wrong side of ARB linkage (3.4.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 134,428 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,086 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 113,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,534 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 107,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 100,510 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 83,384 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 83,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,978 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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FY56 ODK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY56 ODK, 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 FY56 ODK registered?

FY56 ODK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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