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LX56 VSV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

556,189 mi
Last recorded556,189 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 VSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 556,189 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both sides jacking point corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 536,189 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both sides jacking point corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 307,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 307,213 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 296,694 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 282,914 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 271,418 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 271,394 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker bush worn

Pass 15 Feb 2018 255,798 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 240,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake could do with an adjustment just met the limit

Pass 8 Feb 2017 226,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 210,473 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 196,841 miles

Offside Rear parking little effort

Fail 27 Jan 2016 196,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking little effort

Pass 2 Sep 2015 184,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 172,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Sep 2014 161,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 147,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 135,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 135,077 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 113,803 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,471 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 66,181 miles

brake warnig light on, pad sensor o/s/r broken but all pads look ok

o/s mirror glass cracked

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 VSV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

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

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