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WX56 GVM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,023 mi
Last recorded223,023 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 GVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 223,023 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

front inner sills rusted through outside prescribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2023 217,826 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 206,756 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 206,722 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to the caliper hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 194,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 183,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 177,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Oct 2019 177,433 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Oct 2018 172,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 169,811 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 161,675 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 161,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 152,740 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 142,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 133,225 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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WX56 GVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WX56 GVM, 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 WX56 GVM registered?

WX56 GVM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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