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YK56 PPY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

127,320 mi
Last recorded127,320 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 PPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 127,320 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 127,102 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 120,594 miles

Age related rust/corroded to vehicle underside and suspension components.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,431 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 115,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 105,053 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 105,046 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 102,047 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 102,047 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour b oth side (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 102,029 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,678 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 99,678 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 95,188 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 94,475 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,820 miles

emission passed but no print out given due to printer error

Fail 18 Dec 2017 87,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust pipe is broken in centre to silencer box (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main lines (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main lines (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 84,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 84,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 79,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 79,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,427 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,706 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,966 miles

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

osr tyre scubbing on edge

Fail 10 Dec 2012 56,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

osr tyre scubbing on edge

Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,023 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 48,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 39,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 30,452 miles

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

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 PPY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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