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WN56 WVG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

167,989 mi
Last recorded167,989 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 167,989 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 167,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 166,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake requires adjusting

Pass 7 Mar 2024 159,089 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake needs adjusting little reserve travel

Fail 6 Mar 2024 159,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake needs adjusting little reserve travel

Pass 14 Mar 2023 146,726 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 146,726 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 133,228 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 133,228 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower offside/nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 122,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,536 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,502 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 108,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 101,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 93,842 miles

Offside Rear wearing low on inner edge, main tread depth 3-4mm

Fail 16 Nov 2016 93,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' x2 items (8.3.1e)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn low on edges and 3-4 mm tread depth

Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,465 miles

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

Offside Front steering inner track rod joint worn

Offside door check strap broken

Fail 19 Nov 2015 84,465 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front steering inner track rod joint worn

Offside door check strap broken

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,854 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,733 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 65,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,432 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,974 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 35,856 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 26,279 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 26,278 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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WN56 WVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WN56 WVG, 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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WN56 WVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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