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YP56 PRX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

226,536 mi
Last recorded226,536 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 PRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 226,536 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 226,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Under bonnet from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Front tyres and offside rear rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 219,047 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 219,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 210,347 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 210,347 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 206,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 199,747 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 195,015 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 195,015 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 184,095 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 177,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear shocks not damping as they should be

Pass 19 Sep 2013 168,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 160,614 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 130,987 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 130,937 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 105,575 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 84,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,908 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 PRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP56 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

YP56 PRX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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