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WU56 MZV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,563 mi
Last recorded165,563 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 MZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 165,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective pattern weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass vibrating (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 162,166 miles

EML light on dash vehicle pre 2008

Pass 3 Jan 2024 159,349 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 249,276 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 242,922 miles

brake pad light on

Pass 24 Sep 2020 231,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2020 231,697 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2019 133,123 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 133,074 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 115,045 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 115,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,305 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 91,940 miles

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,870 miles

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake pad worn low

n/s/r tyre worn 4mm

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

travel in parking brake pedal.

warning light on dash on.

Fail 11 Sep 2015 87,870 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam + aim not tested (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake pad worn low

n/s/r tyre worn 4mm

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm

travel in parking brake pedal.

warning light on dash on.

Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn 4/5mm & worn/wearing on outside edges.

travel in parking brake pedal.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 77,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn 4/5mm & worn/wearing on outside edges.

travel in parking brake pedal.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle rear most support bushes have started to come away from bonding,

Pass 15 Sep 2012 63,871 miles

travel in hand brake pedal.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 63,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside & outside edges.

rear tyres worn 3mm.

travel in hand brake foot pedal.

Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,795 miles

travel in hand brake foot pedal.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 55,795 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

travel in hand brake foot pedal.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 47,766 miles

slight travel in hand brake foot pedal.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 34,353 miles

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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WU56 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU56 MZV, 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 WU56 MZV registered?

WU56 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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