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LX56 VTC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

186,043 mi
Last recorded186,043 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 186,043 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 178,180 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 177,933 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 170,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 170,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases After back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 158,711 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 158,711 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 143,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 129,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit advice to change

Pass 30 Sep 2015 113,003 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 113,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,001 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,356 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 98,350 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,605 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2011 78,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,731 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,212 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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LX56 VTC 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 68.4%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC registered?

LX56 VTC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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