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YK56 PFV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

295,877 mi
Last recorded295,877 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 PFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 295,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 290,085 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edgers wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 290,061 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides fronts and covers split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edgers wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 283,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 278,027 miles

steering column uj has slight play

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 270,687 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 270,666 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 265,243 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 265,240 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 256,300 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to year (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 248,442 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 242,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 236,884 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 211,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 176,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 136,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,123 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 52,253 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 52,253 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 PFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PFV, 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 YK56 PFV registered?

YK56 PFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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