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RE56 OUM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

260,030 mi
Last recorded260,030 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 260,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test center row ()

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 24 Jan 2020 396,449 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 396,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 228,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 228,439 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 213,714 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 196,388 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 29 Oct 2015 172,706 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 172,588 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 152,863 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 138,227 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,751 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Number plate lights dim

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,336 miles

Front sidelights dim

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 57,422 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,422 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front 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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RE56 OUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE56 OUM, 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 RE56 OUM registered?

RE56 OUM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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