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SB56 LXW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

175,395 mi
Last recorded175,395 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 LXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 175,395 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 175,377 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2024 170,737 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 170,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% o/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 166,241 miles

Central Front seat belt stalk casing missing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seatbelts only returning with some assistance

Fail 30 Oct 2023 166,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front seat belt stalk casing missing

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seatbelts only returning with some assistance

Pass 13 Jan 2023 163,606 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 160,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 160,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 157,162 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt cover missing

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear rubber (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Sliding door can come off its runner

Pass 6 Dec 2019 150,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sliding door can come off its runner

Fail 6 Dec 2019 150,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sliding door can come off its runner

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 144,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency low, suggest the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,806 miles

Both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 8 Dec 2016 128,557 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 123,667 miles

Airbag lamp on

All four tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 117,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 117,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 115,806 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 115,806 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,964 miles

n/s o/s rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,258 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 101,253 miles

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 93,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 93,877 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,022 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 85,022 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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SB56 LXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SB56 LXW, 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 SB56 LXW registered?

SB56 LXW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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