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RF56 CWP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

217,997 mi
Last recorded217,997 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 CWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 217,997 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges - check alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points both sides corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 217,684 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake pedal does not 'park correctly once released (spring broken/missing?), causing p/brake warning to remain illuminated (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edges - check alignment (5.2.3 (e))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points both sides corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 213,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 213,539 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 210,156 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 210,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 205,883 miles

Both front Tyres worn on outer edges.

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from engine and gearbox areas.

Pass 4 Dec 2021 200,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 197,385 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 197,385 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 193,989 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust incomplete

front brake pads appear low - discs worn

Fail 14 Dec 2019 193,989 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust incomplete

front brake pads appear low - discs worn

Pass 3 Dec 2018 189,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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 Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer missing

Fail 3 Dec 2018 189,038 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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 Outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust silencer missing

Pass 7 Dec 2017 183,144 miles

Battery / Charging Lamp On

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge

Central Rear Tyre Tread Very Low Both Edges 205 65 16C 107 / 105 T Continental (1914

Emissions Too Clean

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Front Both Anti Roll Bar 'D' Bushes Have Slight Play

Front Both Indicators Slightly Faded

Nearside Front Sill Has Slight Damage

Nearside Rear Tyre Bald Outer Edge & Very Low Inner Edge 205 65 16C 107 / 105 T Continental (0714

Offside Front Tyre Minor Cuts In Outer Sidewall Not Exposing Plys Or Cords

Offside Steering Arm Has Slight Play

Oil Leaks

Rear Exhaust Corroded & Has Slight Leak Of Gas

Tested In Wet Conditions

Underside Corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2016 179,100 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Slight Damage To Sill

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Has Some Cuts In Outer Sidewall But Not Exposing Cords Or Ply

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Dec 2016 179,100 miles

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

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

Battery / Charge Warning Lamp On

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn On Edge

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Nearside Front Slight Damage To Sill

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Low Outer Edge

Offside Front Tyre Has Some Cuts In Outer Sidewall But Not Exposing Cords Or Ply

Oil Leak

Pass 11 Dec 2015 173,801 miles

Battery light on

Pass 13 Dec 2014 166,829 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low

Fail 13 Dec 2014 166,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread low

Pass 7 Dec 2013 157,516 miles

Oil leak

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2013 157,516 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2012 147,857 miles

Both Rear Indicator Bulbs Starting To Fade

Brake Pedal Rubber Starting To Split

Engine Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Part Of Sill Bent

Nearside Rear Tyre Getting Low On Outer Edge

Offside Rear Tyre Getting Low On Inner Edge & Starting To Perrish

Oil Leak (gearbox area)

Small Chip In Windscreen

TESTED IN DAMP CONDITIONS

Pass 10 Dec 2011 136,359 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 90,234 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)

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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RF56 CWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RF56 CWP, 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 RF56 CWP registered?

RF56 CWP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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