CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL56 BVP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

182,883 mi
Last recorded182,883 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
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

RegistrationNL56 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
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

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 182,883 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2024 177,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 173,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2022 167,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2021 159,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 157,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 153,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 145,224 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,777 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 115,909 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 115,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,922 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 89,189 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 76,781 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 56,974 miles

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

NL56 BVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 NL56 BVP, 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 NL56 BVP?

You can check the full history of NL56 BVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL56 BVP registered?

NL56 BVP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 November 2006.

Is NL56 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 BVP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL56 BVP 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 NL56 BVP. 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.