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LY56 AAV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

269,879 mi
Last recorded269,879 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 269,879 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 252,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 230,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 209,262 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 191,697 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower front to back corroded! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 191,649 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower front to back corroded! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 181,639 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 166,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 147,212 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 139,562 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 139,562 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 136,689 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 136,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 123,129 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 123,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 115,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 104,952 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 85,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,936 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 AAV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AAV, 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 AAV registered?

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

Is LY56 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 AAV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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