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PN56 UXH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

300,642 mi
Last recorded300,642 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 UXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 300,642 miles

offside rear tryre showing wear on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 300,642 miles

Emissions not tested due to tail pipe missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

offside rear tryre showing wear on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 280,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 246,227 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust bracket broken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 213,911 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 213,911 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 187,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

springs on rear not matched but meet all mot requirements

wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 6 Sep 2012 187,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

springs on rear not matched but meet all mot requirements

wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 19 Sep 2011 150,915 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 128,353 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 100,464 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 99,857 miles

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

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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PN56 UXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PN56 UXH, 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 PN56 UXH registered?

PN56 UXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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