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WU56 NFZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

178,901 mi
Last recorded178,901 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 178,901 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 169,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 162,764 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 162,761 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 148,438 miles

Rear diff oil leak

hand brake lever need adjust

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 148,438 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear diff oil leak

hand brake lever need adjust

Pass 15 Feb 2017 138,289 miles

Bumper damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 138,289 miles

Bumper damaged

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 151,277 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,528 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 122,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 122,436 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise drivers door mirror glass cracked

advise nearside front tyre on 2/3mm

advise nearside rear tyre on 2/3mm and starting to perish

advise offside front tyre on 3mm

advise offside rear tyre on 3mm

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Feb 2014 108,698 miles

advise crack in drivers door mirror

advise travel on handbrake

Fail 11 Feb 2014 108,366 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise crack in drivers door mirror

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,259 miles

advise both sides rear diffseals leaking.

advise crack in drivers door mirror

advise travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Feb 2013 95,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both sides rear diffseals leaking.

advise crack in drivers door mirror

advise travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,854 miles

advise slight crack in drivers door mirror

Fail 15 Feb 2012 83,716 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

advise slight crack in drivers door mirror

Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,590 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 69,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,245 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NFZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 WU56 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

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

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