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YD56 FXR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

250,136 mi
Last recorded250,136 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 FXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 250,136 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From pump under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 250,134 miles

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure Under toebar (1.9.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Both (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From pump under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2016 238,354 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 238,354 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (245/45z r18) (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 227,807 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 May 2015 227,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2014 211,473 miles

N/S/R coil spring becomes insurcure when van is jacked up

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

tail pipe missing from rear silencer

Fail 20 May 2014 211,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

N/S/R coil spring becomes insurcure when van is jacked up

O/S/F tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

tail pipe missing from rear silencer

Pass 15 May 2013 183,356 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 183,352 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not down to cords

Pass 4 Apr 2012 148,318 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 148,318 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 116,442 miles

discs started to wear

tyres started to wear

Pass 23 Jan 2010 81,053 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 81,053 miles

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

o/s/f fog light not working

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 FXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YD56 FXR, 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 YD56 FXR registered?

YD56 FXR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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