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RE56 OUC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

155,674 mi
Last recorded155,674 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 OUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 155,674 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 155,674 miles

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

Registration plate inscription illegible Both Front & Back (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 155,528 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,799 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 153,799 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 148,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 132,997 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 132,997 miles

Fuel hose leaking FUEL FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 124,296 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 117,337 miles

F/drop link gaiters just starting to split

R/discs worn

brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 110,193 miles

front anti-roll bar mounts slightly worn

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 18 Oct 2017 110,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front anti-roll bar mounts slightly worn

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 7 Nov 2016 100,813 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 100,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,680 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 91,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,229 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 5 Nov 2013 75,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,756 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,176 miles

brake pedal antislip rubber worn

front and discs slightly lipped

Pass 27 Oct 2010 49,167 miles

front brake discs are very slightly lipped

rear number plate starting to delaminaate slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,854 miles

front discs slightly lipped

rear no plate delaminating

slight play in o/s of steering rack

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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RE56 OUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE56 OUC, 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

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What year was RE56 OUC registered?

RE56 OUC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is RE56 OUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 OUC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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