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PN56 VBT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,235 mi
Last recorded102,235 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 VBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Jan 2021 97,203 miles

High level brake light not working.

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

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

Rear number plate deteriorated but legible.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 88,792 miles

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Nearside Rear tyre has damage on sidewall, no ply or cords visible.

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 79,131 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,098 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,618 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 67,618 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,005 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 54,740 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,936 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,825 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 VBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

PN56 VBT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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