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PN56 UYM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,095 mi
Last recorded172,095 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 172,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 164,375 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 164,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 149,828 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 146,167 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 146,167 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake requires adjustment not as efficient on one side

Pass 15 Sep 2017 139,373 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 129,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 120,249 miles

Nearside cargo door damaged

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 113,555 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r drive shaft diff oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2013 104,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,259 miles

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

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

fronmt brake imbalance high 22%

noise from o/s/r hub, suspect o/s handbrake assy

Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

fronmt brake imbalance high 22%

noise from o/s/r hub, suspect o/s handbrake assy

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,872 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
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PN56 UYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN56 UYM, 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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PN56 UYM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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