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RV56 UNS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,804 mi
Last recorded109,804 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 UNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 109,804 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 100,276 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 100,223 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 6 May 2015 90,456 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 80,992 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake warning light stays on when released

Fail 19 May 2014 99,325 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

hand brake warning light stays on when released

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 66,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,272 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 56,271 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 46,992 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 May 2010 46,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,699 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 40,699 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RV56 UNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RV56 UNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV56 UNS?

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What year was RV56 UNS registered?

RV56 UNS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is RV56 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 UNS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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