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YD56 FYF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

269,047 mi
Last recorded269,047 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 269,047 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 256,000 miles

slight corrosion under body

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,432 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

slight play in nearside inner trackarm

Pass 12 Feb 2014 203,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 200,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 200,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 189,483 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 156,457 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 156,455 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise --- very bad oil leak from pinion oil seal rear axle

Pass 10 Feb 2011 116,890 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 67,905 miles

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

Fail 23 Oct 2009 67,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

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 FYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD56 FYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD56 FYF registered?

YD56 FYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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