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LY56 ABZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,428 mi
Last recorded42,428 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 ABZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,428 miles

nail in n/s/r-o/s/r -n/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Nov 2019 42,428 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

nail in n/s/f -n/s/r-o/s/r tyres

Pass 26 Nov 2018 39,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn excessively on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp is dim

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen is scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 39,661 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn excessively on outer edge

Offside Rear Lamp unit lens damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp is dim

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen is scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 36,431 miles

both rear lens cracked

n/s/f antiroll bar bush split

Fail 3 Nov 2017 36,431 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear lens cracked

n/s/f antiroll bar bush split

Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,735 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 30,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail lamp (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres damaged, no cords exposed.

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,988 miles

both front and n/s/r tyre wall damaged,no cords exposed.

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,010 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 22,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,237 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 16,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,194 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 ABZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY56 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

LY56 ABZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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