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WU56 NHT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

292,893 mi
Last recorded292,893 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 NHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 292,893 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 292,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine mil light on

tow bar wiring insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2022 280,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 280,487 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 276,163 miles

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2021 276,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2020 269,203 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow bar bracket still fitted corroded and holed ()

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

parking brake slightly high

Pass 22 Aug 2019 262,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and rear Offside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake slightly high but not out of adjustment

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 256,897 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 250,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn steering column worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 250,132 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn steering column worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 243,968 miles

Advise steering Colum noisy and has slight play

Pass 2 Sep 2015 238,680 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 238,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 234,174 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 234,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 199,060 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 170,960 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 142,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 118,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 93,614 miles

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 NHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHT, 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 NHT registered?

WU56 NHT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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