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NL56 BNO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,070 mi
Last recorded152,070 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 BNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 152,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 151,790 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 143,268 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 143,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 134,893 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 134,893 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n s rear tyre cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 127,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front jacking points corroding

both front shocks corroding

front anti roll bar corroding

inner and outer shoulder wear to the nearside rear tyre (advise replacement)

power steering lines corroding

rear differental oil leak

surface corrosion to both rear inner seals

surface corrosion to underbody rear chassis rails

under bonnet brake lines corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2019 127,381 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box corroded and hanging off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both front jacking points corroding

both front shocks corroding

front anti roll bar corroding

inner and outer shoulder wear to the nearside rear tyre (advise replacement)

power steering lines corroding

rear differental oil leak

surface corrosion to both rear inner seals

surface corrosion to underbody rear chassis rails

under bonnet brake lines corroding

Pass 16 Oct 2018 118,305 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,417 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded poor condition

Fail 16 Oct 2017 110,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake discs corroded poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2016 103,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,116 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded inner face poor condition

oil filler cap missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 91,116 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded inner face poor condition

oil filler cap missing

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,423 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,170 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,104 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 52,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

abs sensor wires twisted

nail in spare tyre

spare tyre tread low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,984 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,523 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

rear diff input seal oil leak

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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NL56 BNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL56 BNO, 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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NL56 BNO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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