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SF56 AEC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,266 mi
Last recorded155,266 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 155,266 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 145,156 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 136,666 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

chassis and underbody corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen has small crack, may travel

Pass 21 Jul 2021 126,325 miles

windscreen has small crack

Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,569 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 117,200 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear light cluster cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,972 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both corner pipes at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both corner pipes at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 99,972 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both corner pipes at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both corner pipes at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,980 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,026 miles

O/S/R Lamp cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,813 miles

FRONT DISCS ARE PITTED SLIGHTLY.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,572 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 71,572 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,475 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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SF56 AEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SF56 AEC, 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 SF56 AEC registered?

SF56 AEC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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