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RV56 UNX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,792 mi
Last recorded175,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 UNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 175,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 172,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 165,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 159,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 154,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 147,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 135,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 122,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 120,688 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 120,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2014 118,126 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 113,985 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 113,985 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,051 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 109,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 103,684 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside seatbelt stalk cover missing but still operating as intended

Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,552 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 89,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 66,329 miles

Nearside Front 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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RV56 UNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

RV56 UNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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