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FY56 OEM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,253 mi
Last recorded232,253 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 232,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wheel arches rust/bubbling (both sides)

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2022 222,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arches corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 207,359 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 207,358 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 196,967 miles

advise brake w/lamp on dash

advise park brake travel /performance

advise rear tyres /condition

Pass 16 Aug 2019 174,275 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 174,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 151,657 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 151,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 130,884 miles

slight play in anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2017 130,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake wear indicator light on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 116,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,850 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 90,648 miles

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 74,608 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 74,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 57,432 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,164 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,865 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 32,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,595 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 OEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OEM, 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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FY56 OEM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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