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NU56 FEF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,540 mi
Last recorded145,540 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 FEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 145,540 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

dpf exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,507 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 136,507 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,520 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 121,518 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 108,499 miles

Oil leak ()

rear under body corrosion.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 95,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 29 Oct 2015 90,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,861 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 84,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 80,942 miles

engine light on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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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NU56 FEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NU56 FEF, 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 NU56 FEF registered?

NU56 FEF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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