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YK56 PFU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,177 mi
Last recorded99,177 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 PFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 99,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 97,467 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 97,333 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 96,817 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 96,815 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,985 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 95,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 93,959 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 93,953 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort low (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort inop (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,982 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 86,276 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 86,276 miles

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,839 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 71,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,301 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 61,460 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 52,228 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,198 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,020 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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YK56 PFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK56 PFU, 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 YK56 PFU registered?

YK56 PFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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