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LY56 AAU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,801 mi
Last recorded195,801 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 195,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 195,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 185,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 181,241 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 170,683 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped/worn

near side rear brake disc inner surface rough/worn

near side rear brake slightly tight

Pass 10 Jan 2013 157,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,822 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 85,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 85,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 59,094 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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LY56 AAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY56 AAU, 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 LY56 AAU registered?

LY56 AAU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is LY56 AAU safe to buy?

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