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SH56 OTR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

234,855 mi
Last recorded234,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 OTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 234,855 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 225,719 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 225,719 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 217,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 217,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded underbody ( yellow chalk marked ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 211,145 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 211,137 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2021 208,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 208,861 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 203,381 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 197,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 197,812 miles

Emissions not tested because of exhaust incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 190,701 miles

advise exhaust tailpipe incomplete

Fail 10 Nov 2018 190,577 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn and nearside front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (c) (i))

advise exhaust tailpipe incomplete

advise nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 182,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside main / offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside d-bushes (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting coroded

propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Nov 2016 174,297 miles

advise exhaust tailpipe corroded

advise offside front tyre worn outer tread

Fail 12 Nov 2016 174,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust tailpipe corroded

advise offside front tyre worn outer tread

Pass 31 Oct 2015 159,653 miles

advise both rear brake back plates corroded

advise engine oil leaks

advise exhaust leaking and insecure

advise offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 24 Oct 2015 159,357 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and nearside (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating and nearside (3.7.B.3)

advise both rear brake back plates corroded

advise engine oil leaks

advise exhaust leaking and insecure

advise offside and nearside front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Nov 2014 142,924 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cut on tread

Fail 15 Nov 2014 142,602 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 9 Nov 2013 124,778 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 124,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 107,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 97,256 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,810 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 87,807 miles

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

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 77,335 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 OTR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 SH56 OTR, 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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SH56 OTR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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