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YP56 FVU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,711 mi
Last recorded256,711 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 FVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 256,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Wheelarch slightly corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 229,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 216,236 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides major play ()

Nearside Rear Passenger door damage,

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 216,236 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides major play ()

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger door damage,

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 207,835 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 207,835 miles

Offside Front wing mirror cover damaged

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 200,887 miles

heat signs on o/s/r bearing / slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

o/s/f tyre cutting out on inner edge / n/s/f tyre cutting out on edges /

Pass 15 Aug 2015 191,974 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

foot pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated

oil around sump area

Fail 15 Aug 2015 191,973 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 178,484 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 164,881 miles

Front discs worn

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 164,881 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front discs worn

Oil leak

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 147,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 123,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,404 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,762 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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YP56 FVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP56 FVU, 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 YP56 FVU registered?

YP56 FVU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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