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NC56 FVW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,532 mi
Last recorded167,532 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 FVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 167,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 167,404 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 4 Jul 2024 167,404 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements plate mounting & camera is obscuring the minimum required border and character (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2023 161,958 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 161,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted in halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 146,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 132,803 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,576 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,961 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,017 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 120,191 miles

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 120,191 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 115,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged nearside not obscuring the drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,186 miles

all rear seats removed

Fail 21 Nov 2013 109,186 miles

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 16 Nov 2012 102,900 miles

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

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

all rear seats removed

Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,963 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,282 miles

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

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

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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NC56 FVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC56 FVW, 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 NC56 FVW registered?

NC56 FVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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