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YF56 WRT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,486 mi
Last recorded162,486 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 WRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 162,486 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 153,703 miles

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

General corrosion underneath including wheel arches

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole just outside of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 153,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

General corrosion underneath including wheel arches

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive whole just outside of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 146,435 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 146,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 139,312 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 139,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 129,985 miles

DRIVE SHAFT FOWLING EXHAUST

Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,985 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge size 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm SIZE 225/55/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DRIVE SHAFT FOWLING EXHAUST

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,606 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 116,669 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 110,360 miles

Central Front oil leaking from gearbox

Front oil leaking from engine

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy silencer rattling internally (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 97,486 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 85,333 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 85,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,091 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,415 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,622 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 63,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,426 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 57,426 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,153 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 52,153 miles

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAmaged but legible

O/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP

Pass 1 Dec 2009 41,026 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YF56 WRT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YF56 WRT, 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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YF56 WRT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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