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SD56 BVR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,822 mi
Last recorded160,822 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 BVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 160,822 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 160,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 153,160 miles

underside covered in wax oil

Pass 22 Nov 2022 148,110 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 148,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 145,115 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 145,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged ABS cable rubbed thro' on shaft (1.6 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 138,774 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 134,863 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear diff mounts x3 deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r light lense cracked

o/s/r, n/s/r and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear diff mounts x3 deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 108,732 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 94,196 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,751 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,641 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,979 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,329 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,730 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 30,523 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 19,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SD56 BVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SD56 BVR, 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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SD56 BVR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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