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FY56 XHT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,648 mi
Last recorded119,648 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 119,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,006 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 110,006 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,138 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,124 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

kid seat fitted at front

Fail 5 Jan 2016 91,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

kid seat fitted at front

Pass 15 Dec 2014 81,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,240 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,450 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat belt at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 47,173 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 47,173 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,957 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 24,949 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s reverse light inop

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 XHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 XHT registered?

FY56 XHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is FY56 XHT safe to buy?

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