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VU56 BGE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,488 mi
Last recorded152,488 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU56 BGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 152,488 miles

brake pipes minor rust advise wax oil

headlights misting lenses

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2020 148,061 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 144,111 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 139,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 139,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn away (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2016 110,403 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2014 87,133 miles

N/S/R tyre is slightly deteriorated, also balding on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,133 miles

N/S/R tyre is slightly deteriorated, also balding on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,633 miles

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly

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

O/S/R tyre is cracking slightly on inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing unevenly

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

O/S/R tyre is cracking slightly on inner sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 36,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,633 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 28,607 miles

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

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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VU56 BGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU56 BGE, 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 VU56 BGE registered?

VU56 BGE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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