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FY56 OEB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

147,692 mi
Last recorded147,692 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 147,692 miles

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

Under body underseled

Fail 21 May 2026 147,692 miles

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

Under body underseled

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

Pass 23 May 2025 146,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under chasis black sprayed

Pass 24 May 2024 146,643 miles

under chassis heavily under sealed

Pass 20 May 2023 146,614 miles

Various parts of chassis corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 146,605 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill-chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill-chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Various parts of chassis corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 146,377 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2022 146,369 miles

Central Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 145,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 143,341 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Under chassis corroded

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

Fail 13 May 2020 143,165 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 134,335 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 131,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 131,295 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber broken (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 128,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 128,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 123,759 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 107,483 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,558 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 97,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,429 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,166 miles

O/S mirror glass craked

Spare tyre worn/cords showing

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,357 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 OEB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB registered?

FY56 OEB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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