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RX56 TPY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,961 mi
Last recorded133,961 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 TPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 133,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 130,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 130,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,756 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 124,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,281 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 115,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 115,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 108,999 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 108,999 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 101,955 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 94,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 88,502 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 80,395 miles

cuts to nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,371 miles

park brake travel

Fail 19 Oct 2011 71,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

park brake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,070 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,898 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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RX56 TPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RX56 TPY, 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 RX56 TPY?

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What year was RX56 TPY registered?

RX56 TPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is RX56 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX56 TPY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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