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YH56 AKV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,797 mi
Last recorded111,797 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 111,797 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 106,580 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 102,117 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 97,852 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 92,942 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 86,165 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 86,165 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 77,522 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 77,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 73,305 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,232 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,131 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,128 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 62,166 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,803 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 52,036 miles

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

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

tail pipe corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,920 miles

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

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

advise parking brake service

Pass 15 Oct 2010 33,955 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 33,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,815 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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YH56 AKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH56 AKV, 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 YH56 AKV registered?

YH56 AKV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is YH56 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH56 AKV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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