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VO56 EBV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,914 mi
Last recorded121,914 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 EBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 121,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to open offside sliding door

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Dec 2023 121,913 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to open offside sliding door

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Feb 2023 118,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to open offside sliding door

Fail 20 Feb 2023 118,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

unable to open offside sliding door

unable to test nearside rear wheel bearing properly due to brake bind

Pass 18 Feb 2022 114,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 114,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,948 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 96,797 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 96,797 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 93,623 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,501 miles

both inner cv boots perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 74,632 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,234 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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VO56 EBV 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 76.2%.

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 VO56 EBV, 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 VO56 EBV registered?

VO56 EBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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The MOT history for VO56 EBV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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