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RV56 ULP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,487 mi
Last recorded185,487 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 ULP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 185,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 275,060 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 275,054 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2024 162,016 miles

both beam patterns weak

brake pipes rusty

chassis rails rusty

front jacking points rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,298 miles

front jacking points rusty

rear tail-pipe rusty + damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2023 157,656 miles

all brake hoses cracking

brake discs poor

exhaust rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2022 150,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 144,546 miles

slight play both front ball joints

slight play top mounts

Pass 19 Feb 2020 140,289 miles

front jacking points rusty

wipers poor

Fail 18 Feb 2020 140,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front jacking points rusty

rear discs very rusty poor

wipers poor

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,715 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,943 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,067 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 93,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 80,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 80,750 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,327 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,744 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,823 miles

front exhaust securing clip at turbo broken!

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,815 miles

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 ULP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RV56 ULP, 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 ULP registered?

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

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