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FY56 ODT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,148 mi
Last recorded172,148 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 ODT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 172,148 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 172,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 163,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 162,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2019 162,655 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column shaft modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 132,850 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 131,376 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 21 Nov 2016 111,868 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear most exhaust bracket corroded

various brake pipes corroded/greased

Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,868 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear most exhaust bracket corroded

various brake pipes corroded/greased

Pass 18 Nov 2015 101,577 miles

both rear spring lower pigtail ends missing, but springs secure

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,394 miles

both rear springs lower pigtail ends missing, but unable to move

Fail 19 Nov 2014 90,394 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear springs lower pigtail ends missing, but unable to move

Pass 29 Nov 2013 79,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 28 Nov 2012 66,974 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 25 Nov 2011 56,819 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 45,674 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,170 miles

Offside 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 ODT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc 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 ODT, 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 ODT registered?

FY56 ODT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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