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WV56 CTF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,711 mi
Last recorded199,711 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 CTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 199,711 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 199,711 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LIGHTS (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 186,385 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED 17% I SUGGEST YOU HAVE THEM LOOKED AT.

Fail 6 Nov 2021 186,385 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST PASSED 17% I SUGGEST YOU HAVE THEM LOOKED AT.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 171,321 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive P.A.S Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 171,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive P.A.S Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 165,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 165,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 162,432 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 162,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 154,541 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 146,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 134,831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 124,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 113,979 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 113,979 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,586 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,693 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 75,161 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,635 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 73,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WV56 CTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV56 CTF, 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 WV56 CTF registered?

WV56 CTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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