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YN56 GHG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 GHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s &o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wheel arch corded rear n/s &o/s

Pass 12 May 2025 219,320 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 216,213 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 386,221 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 377,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s/n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 365,732 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 360,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 347,894 miles

Parking brake requirements just met, it would appear system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 335,731 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 316,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 301,497 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft, rear U/J has considerable movement.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 246,221 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 226,734 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

On the front axle the O/S is a snow tyre and the N/S is a standard tyre.The brake characteristics may be substantialy different.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 203,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

The centre section of the propshaft rear spline has some slight wear.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 203,022 miles

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

The centre section of the propshaft rear spline has some slight wear.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 189,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 177,697 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 164,501 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011 164,406 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 120,100 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,310 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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YN56 GHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YN56 GHG, 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 YN56 GHG registered?

YN56 GHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is YN56 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN56 GHG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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