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LX56 VSE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,382 mi
Last recorded216,382 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 216,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 216,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 210,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Driveshaft/differential seal leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2022 205,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 199,475 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to O/S hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 193,418 miles

wear in rear propshaft joint

Pass 6 Sep 2019 187,062 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 180,002 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 179,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 170,174 miles

Offside brake blinding slightly

steering rack has some wear

Pass 2 Sep 2016 163,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 156,089 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 132,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 98,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,198 miles

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STUCK ON.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,507 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,993 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 43,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX56 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

LX56 VSE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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