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SH56 OSM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 OSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 125,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

damage to n/s/r quarter

Fail 2 Mar 2026 125,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

damage to n/s/r quarter

Pass 18 Mar 2025 118,140 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 118,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 176,570 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 99,856 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,265 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,025 miles

Front jacking points both sides nsf osf corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine noisey whine

Pass 14 Dec 2020 90,985 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in head light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release cable not clipped in handle

both front jack points rusty

Fail 11 Dec 2020 90,985 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp in head light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet release cable not clipped in handle

both front jack points rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2019 89,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,400 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 85,669 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 85,669 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,998 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,629 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,919 miles

o/s front tyre worn to outside edge.

o/s rear tyre worn to outside edge.

Pass 31 May 2011 73,706 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 68,801 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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SH56 OSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SH56 OSM, 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 SH56 OSM registered?

SH56 OSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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The MOT history for SH56 OSM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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