MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,175 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
16 pin Trailer electrical socket flickers
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look about 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
reverse lights not working.
slight oil leak.
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.
Both front tyres have cracking on inner and outer side walls
clutch pedal anti slip rubber worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VK56 RUA?
You can check the full history of VK56 RUA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was VK56 RUA registered?
VK56 RUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.
Is VK56 RUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK56 RUA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VK56 RUA have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VK56 RUA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.