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LV56 XEO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,799 mi
Last recorded90,799 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 90,799 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front fuel pipes corroded

Front slight oil leak

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,655 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 90,654 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front and rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 89,920 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 89,916 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 88,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 88,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,757 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear diff seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 87,755 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear diff seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanging rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,904 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service light on.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 86,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit avg 3.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Rear back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service light on.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,250 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 84,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,186 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 80,137 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 80,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 67,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,857 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 50,953 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 50,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 37,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 52,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,498 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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LV56 XEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LV56 XEO, 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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What year was LV56 XEO registered?

LV56 XEO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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