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GF56 YUJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 YUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 164,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 142,153 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended 3rd row (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 140,325 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 140,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,055 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside worn more (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 102,718 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 102,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 93,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight damage to the offside rear light lens

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 93,062 miles

Slight damage to the offside rear light lens

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,149 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 82,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 76,407 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)

rear disk worn

Pass 16 Dec 2010 63,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,708 miles

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

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,695 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

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 YUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GF56 YUJ, 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 GF56 YUJ registered?

GF56 YUJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is GF56 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF56 YUJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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