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LY56 EYX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

211,848 mi
Last recorded211,848 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 EYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 211,848 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 211,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 205,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges - 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 205,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken potentially dangerous as very close to tyre (could pierce or lock-up) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on both edges - 195/65/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 197,650 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

drivers seat deteriorated

eml light on

Fail 14 Dec 2020 197,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

drivers seat deteriorated

eml light on

Fail 6 Nov 2020 195,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

drivers seat deteriorated

eml light on

handbrake travel close to limits

Pass 3 May 2019 178,143 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

bonnet catch broken

drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2019 177,935 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet catch broken

drivers seat deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 160,631 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 160,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 146,734 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 146,369 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,343 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 127,205 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 109,812 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 109,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 109,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 92,350 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Jan 2014 92,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f mirror cover missing

Fail 14 Dec 2012 80,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,062 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,237 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,237 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 42,511 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 42,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 EYX, 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 EYX registered?

LY56 EYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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