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LV56 PYL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,967 mi
Last recorded150,967 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 PYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 150,967 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 150,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 148,942 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 140,837 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 140,837 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 136,782 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 136,782 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 125,699 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 110,451 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 95,201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 95,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both sides low efforts o/s very poor (3.1.6b)

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

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

engine management light on

hole in osr lamp lense

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,270 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to perish

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

headlight aims set position 3

Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases oil leaking onto exhaust cat possibly from engine breather unit fumes in cab and fire risk (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre outer wall starting to perish

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe cracked (7.1.2)

headlight aims set position 3

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,288 miles

reverse switch fault

Fail 15 Apr 2016 60,288 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

reverse switch fault

Fail 22 Apr 2015 43,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,345 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 31,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011
Pass 29 Oct 2009 23,200 miles

Brakes will need attention,brake light on dash showing.

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

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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LV56 PYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LV56 PYL, 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 LV56 PYL registered?

LV56 PYL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is LV56 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 PYL shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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