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MV56 FOC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,862 mi
Last recorded102,862 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 102,862 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 102,862 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both front inner tie rods worn

Pass 15 Oct 2024 100,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 10 Oct 2024 100,453 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre brake light not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,502 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

centre brake light not working

front fog lights not working

fuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakened

reverse lights not working

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,554 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 13 Oct 2021 92,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear Diff mounting bushes perished x 2

Fail 12 Oct 2021 92,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Backing plate heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Backing plate heavily corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Diff mounting bushes perished x 2

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,172 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,172 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,041 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 75,951 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from rear diff ()

exhaust tail pipe corroded

rear diff bushes bonding slightly split

Pass 29 Mar 2017 68,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking

Offside Rear wheel binding

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,126 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Fail 4 Apr 2016 64,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside mirror cracked

offside rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,795 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 51,795 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,155 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 38,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,981 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 30,977 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,580 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,148 miles

parking brake pedal travel

Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,148 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake pedal travel

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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MV56 FOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FOC, 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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MV56 FOC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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