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SP56 UAE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,409 mi
Last recorded130,409 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 UAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 130,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 113,192 miles

Offside Front steering rack gaitor slightly perished

Fail 11 Jun 2025 113,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 97,754 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 97,748 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 94,890 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,112 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,111 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tell pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,662 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 85,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 81,687 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 81,685 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 78,772 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 78,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 75,653 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 75,651 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x F->R @ end (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake has travel adjusted may be required

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,513 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,200 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,817 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 46,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,239 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 31,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,628 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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SP56 UAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SP56 UAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP56 UAE registered?

SP56 UAE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is SP56 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 UAE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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