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YK56 PNX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,096 mi
Last recorded148,096 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 PNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 148,096 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlight patterns weak but visible (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at hanger + corroded around hanger (6.1.2 (a))

rear diff mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2025 144,506 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 133,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,718 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 120,289 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 111,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 105,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 105,753 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,000 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 92,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 84,837 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 84,808 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 75,561 miles

diff oil seal leaking

Pass 25 May 2013 65,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 58,261 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,123 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,586 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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YK56 PNX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PNX, 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 PNX registered?

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

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The MOT history for YK56 PNX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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