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YD56 FVX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

252,640 mi
Last recorded252,640 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 FVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 252,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

age related underside corrosion to some areas

Pass 31 Mar 2023 250,878 miles

Age related under body corrosion.

Headlamp leveling device not working but aim can be manually adjusted.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 250,878 miles

Age related under body corrosion.

Front Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp leveling device not working but aim can be manually adjusted.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2022 250,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

age related corrosion under the vehicle

both sides front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2021 249,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2021 249,215 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill close to driver seat mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust pipe slightly corroded

age related corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2020 245,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 243,978 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 243,978 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 236,985 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 236,978 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 230,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 214,550 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 195,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 195,892 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 175,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 164,759 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 164,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 156,110 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 8 Mar 2013 156,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Feb 2012 145,920 miles

Brake warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 145,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake warning light on

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 131,772 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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YD56 FVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD56 FVX, 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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YD56 FVX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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