CarVerify

Free Car Check

MV56 EFD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

208,946 mi
Last recorded208,946 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 208,946 miles

Injector seals leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear arch corroded but not causing sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 208,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking location (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Injector seals leaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside rear arch corroded but not causing sharp edges

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 199,732 miles

Reverse lights not working

Underside of vehicle corroding not considered excessive

Fail 7 Sep 2023 199,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Underside of vehicle corroding not considered excessive

Pass 8 Sep 2022 187,483 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 187,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking points BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 181,006 miles

Offside Front tyre ON legal limit

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

both front jacking points corroded

pad light lit, unable to visually inspect brake pads

Fail 2 Sep 2021 181,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre ON legal limit

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

both front jacking points corroded

pad light lit, unable to visually inspect brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2020 173,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

coolant light flashing

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 24 Aug 2020 173,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front brake has a slight bind

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

coolant light flashing

Pass 8 May 2019 154,064 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 May 2018 133,898 miles

Nearside Front nail in shoulder of tyre

Fail 3 May 2018 133,898 miles

Nearside Front nail in shoulder of tyre

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

Pass 23 May 2017 118,303 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 118,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,160 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 99,157 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracking in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rear diff mounts worn

steering wheel worn

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,626 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 96,072 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 93,934 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,986 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 88,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 86,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all discs rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,868 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 69,868 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MV56 EFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MV56 EFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV56 EFD?

You can check the full history of MV56 EFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MV56 EFD registered?

MV56 EFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is MV56 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV56 EFD shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MV56 EFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MV56 EFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.