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VN56 YCE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

175,537 mi
Last recorded175,537 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 YCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 175,537 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 175,535 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image on both sides dip beams .Possible misting on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 175,467 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 175,408 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 175,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 175,397 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 175,397 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides no dip beam image showing (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 173,732 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip image poor both sides (misting on lamps) (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 173,730 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dip image poor both sides (misting on lamps) (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 172,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wing mirror damaged

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 172,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wing mirror damaged

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 168,811 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 168,811 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak o/s/r (2.7.3)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/r (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 166,165 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 166,165 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 163,297 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear tyres perished slightly

Fail 27 Mar 2015 163,296 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 159,594 miles

All tyres cracking between the treads..Front tyres uneven wear...

Fail 11 Mar 2014 159,566 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All tyres cracking between the treads..Front tyres uneven wear...

Pass 8 Mar 2013 156,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 149,202 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 134,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 116,791 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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VN56 YCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VN56 YCE, 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 VN56 YCE registered?

VN56 YCE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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