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GF56 UCB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,024 mi
Last recorded176,024 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 UCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 176,024 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 158,710 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 138,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 138,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 101,812 miles

both front brake flexy hoses are perished

front brakes have a imbalance of 24%

Pass 24 Jan 2015 88,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/R Parking brake effort poor

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2015 88,308 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 75,788 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,536 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 53,727 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,378 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,810 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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GF56 UCB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GF56 UCB, 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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GF56 UCB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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