2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · NL56 BVK
2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 257,227 miles. MOT expired on 20 May 2025. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 257,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NL56 BVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 10/06/2026
- 257,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 68 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL56 BVK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (NL56 BVK) between January 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross mem”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
NL56 BVK Mileage History
- 28/01/2022230,079 mi
- 22/03/2023240,604 mi+10,525 mi
- 22/03/2023240,604 mi
- 22/05/2024246,320 mi+5,716 mi
- 10/06/2026257,227 mi+10,907 mi
Average of roughly 6,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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