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LV56 PYW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,493 mi
Last recorded179,493 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 PYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 179,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 151,821 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside and naerside front disc's worn

slight brake bind on offside front

Fail 7 Feb 2011 151,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and naerside front disc's worn

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 29 Jan 2010 116,815 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

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 PYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV56 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

LV56 PYW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is LV56 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 PYW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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