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WU56 NDG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

254,700 mi
Last recorded254,700 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 254,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2026 254,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 247,878 miles

Nearside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 228,873 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 225,352 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear differential front bush slightly worn.

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 222,048 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff front bush slightly worn.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 219,458 miles

Glow plug light illuminated.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 216,963 miles

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

Rear driveshaft gaiters perished.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 208,576 miles

Front tyres getting slightly lower at edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly damp

Rear tyres getting slightly lower at inner edge

head lamps misty,aim still okay

minor damage in swept area of screen

slight cracks in drivers mirror

Pass 12 Oct 2017 200,152 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake lower than offside,still pass

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

minor damage in swept area of screen

Pass 20 Oct 2016 190,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 177,260 miles

Offside number plate light slightly dim

play in inner steering rack joints,but not excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2014 164,270 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 164,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 153,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 140,484 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 119,044 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 119,020 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,993 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE

SLIGHT KNOCK IN STEERING RACK ASSY

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,516 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP AIMS ON HIGHER LIMIT

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 NDG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU56 NDG registered?

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

Is WU56 NDG safe to buy?

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