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LY56 ABX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,402 mi
Last recorded93,402 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 93,402 miles

o/s r tyre h/brake travel rear pads low and discs very poor screen scratched front pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Dec 2015 93,402 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s r tyre h/brake travel rear pads low and discs very poor screen scratched front pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,160 miles

o/s rear shocker damp

other 3 tyres wearing uneven

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,160 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

other 3 tyres wearing uneven

Pass 7 Dec 2013 74,341 miles

handbrake travel on limit exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,341 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

handbrake travel on limit exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2012 65,006 miles

front tyres low

Pass 7 Dec 2011 52,251 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 28,220 miles

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

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

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 ABX 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 70%.

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 ABX, 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 ABX registered?

LY56 ABX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is LY56 ABX safe to buy?

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