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YP56 PSU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

230,408 mi
Last recorded230,408 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 230,408 miles

inner sills corroding

play in nearside steering

Pass 14 Oct 2024 226,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 23 Oct 2023 218,068 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to chassis and body

Fail 13 Oct 2023 217,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi Borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion to chassis and body

Pass 19 Oct 2022 210,700 miles

wear front track rods

Pass 14 Oct 2021 202,439 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2020 198,578 miles

slight roughness offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Oct 2019 193,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (drumstick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osr tyre bold inner

Pass 25 Oct 2018 190,066 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 189,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 184,333 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 174,971 miles

exhaust blowing at back box

Fail 28 Oct 2016 174,948 miles

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

exhaust blowing at back box

Pass 21 Oct 2015 166,892 miles

corrosin offside front and both rear brake pipes to flexi's Borderline

Pass 6 Nov 2014 162,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,229 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 147,338 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge not excessive at time of test

Fail 26 Oct 2012 146,983 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge not excessive at time of test

Pass 25 Oct 2011 124,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 101,482 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,621 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 76,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 PSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

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

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