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RV56 ULK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,009 mi
Last recorded66,009 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,009 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,030 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 62,030 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 57,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 55,095 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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

tow bar side brackets corroded but still serviceable

Fail 4 Nov 2019 55,095 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 50,798 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 50,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 45,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 40,575 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,296 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,296 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 31,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 May 2014 31,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,926 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)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 25,926 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,333 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,865 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 13,011 miles

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

engine management light on during test

n/s/f b post seat belt hieght adjuster broken but mount is secure

srs light on

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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RV56 ULK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV56 ULK, 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 RV56 ULK registered?

RV56 ULK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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