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FY56 XHL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Pink Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,306 mi
Last recorded150,306 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 150,306 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 144,216 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 144,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 136,336 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 136,336 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 115,139 miles

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

both rear stop lamp slightly damaged

Fail 2 May 2019 115,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear stop lamp slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2018 103,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2018 103,161 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,233 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 90,233 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,268 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,309 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,056 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 56,175 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,634 miles

play in both steering arms

Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 47,623 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,707 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 XHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Pink with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

FY56 XHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is FY56 XHL safe to buy?

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