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VK56 RUA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 RUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 161,175 miles

Central Front Upper Diff Large Bushes - split X 2

Central Rear Lower Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - Inners & Outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch O/S & N/S ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Before Head lamp aim adjusted ()

Fail 27 Feb 2026 161,175 miles

Central Front Upper Diff Large Bushes - split X 2

Central Rear Lower Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - Inners & Outers (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Outer Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted - After Thumb wheel too 'o' (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch O/S & N/S ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Before Head lamp aim adjusted ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 149,003 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 136,602 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 136,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & minor cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 112,749 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 108,652 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 101,417 miles

16 pin Trailer electrical socket flickers

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look about 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

reverse lights not working.

slight oil leak.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,762 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 87,762 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall and badly cracked on inner sidewall.

o/s/f tyre badly cracked on inner sidewall.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,015 miles

Both front tyres have cracking on inner and outer side walls

clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 74,203 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 74,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 58,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,150 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,268 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,329 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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VK56 RUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VK56 RUA, 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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VK56 RUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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