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RE56 WNM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

236,427 mi
Last recorded236,427 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 236,427 miles

All four jacking points corroded

Exhaust slight leak and corroded

N.S number plate light inop

N.s headlamp aim on limit

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 222,060 miles

BRAKE WEAR warning comes on, pads are OK

External Lamps switch does not operating correctly, lights working

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective DIFF ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective the exhaust rests on the right drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 222,058 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

BRAKE WEAR warning comes on, pads are OK

External Lamps switch does not operating correctly, lights working

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - by the jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective DIFF ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective the exhaust rests on the right drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2022 207,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output causing poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken, temporary repaired (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe rubbing to the offside driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips - in both zones (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 207,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output causing poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass broken, temporary repaired (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective pipe rubbing to the offside driveshaft (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel knocking noise (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips - in both zones (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 199,123 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear DIFF BOOTS STARTING TO DETORIATE & PERISH

rear diff bush perishing

Fail 4 Sep 2021 199,123 miles

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

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

FRONT AXLE SURFACE RUST

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

REAR DIFF BUSH LEAKING

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Rear DIFF BOOTS STARTING TO DETORIATE & PERISH

Pass 29 May 2019 195,395 miles

Coolant leak and low ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 195,395 miles

Coolant leak and low ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 185,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 185,801 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 176,932 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 176,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 166,541 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

Fail 7 Oct 2015 166,539 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f headlamp has condensation

Pass 14 Oct 2014 153,127 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 134,749 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 3 Oct 2012 117,538 miles

both front wheel rims in poor condition

rear axle support mount bushes in poor condition

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 117,536 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front wheel rims in poor condition

rear axle support mount bushes in poor condition

rear discs worn

Fail 1 Aug 2012 114,722 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 102,624 miles

front brake discs below manufacturers recommended minimum thickness

Fail 12 Oct 2011 102,624 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs below manufacturers recommended minimum thickness

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,090 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,473 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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 WNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WNM, 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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RE56 WNM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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