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LX56 VRF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,869 mi
Last recorded169,869 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 169,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake needs adjustment or cleaning effort just reaches legal limit

separate battery fitted (secure and insulated) on the front passenger footwell

Pass 8 Apr 2022 147,788 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,022 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 131,022 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin center section rusted through and broken (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 105,969 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,766 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor leak from exhaust down pipe

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,766 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor leak from exhaust down pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,662 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 77,662 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 68,099 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 68,099 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (3.5.1g)

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

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,216 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,437 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 52,437 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,863 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2011 43,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,965 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 22,845 miles

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

advise handbrake travel

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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LX56 VRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX56 VRF, 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 LX56 VRF registered?

LX56 VRF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is LX56 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 VRF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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