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RO56 UPT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,461 mi
Last recorded229,461 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 UPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 229,461 miles

Jacking points corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lamp damage

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 221,453 miles

Both Front Jacking Points Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 218,766 miles

Nearside Front and offside front jacking points surface rust

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 208,549 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 198,176 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 187,769 miles

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

surface rust to both front jacking points

Pass 6 Jan 2020 178,830 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 178,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 167,601 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 152,677 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 141,675 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS&OS (1.7.5a)

OS parking brake effort slightly reduced.

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,535 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,535 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 119,530 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 119,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,883 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 103,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,344 miles

rear diff oily

exhaust corroded

nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

rear diff oily

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,702 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 83,702 miles

Centre Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,241 miles

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

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

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

diff seal leaking

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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RO56 UPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO56 UPT, 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 RO56 UPT registered?

RO56 UPT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is RO56 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 UPT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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