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AU55 FLV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,326 mi
Last recorded187,326 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 187,326 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 179,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 170,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 163,103 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 158,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 151,587 miles

minor play in nearside front track rod end /axial rod

Pass 30 Dec 2017 142,677 miles

Front x2 anti roll bar D bush have play

Nearside Rear lower shock mounting damaged

fuel tank strap damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2016 215,355 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mount damaged but secure

Rear fuel tank support damaged but secure

Fail 15 Dec 2016 215,350 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% Imbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mount damaged but secure

Rear fuel tank support damaged but secure

Pass 10 Dec 2015 126,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 115,411 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 103,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 96,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 87,436 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,975 miles

foot hand brake low

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,745 miles

both rear lights cracked

exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 15 Dec 2008 33,762 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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AU55 FLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU55 FLV, 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 AU55 FLV registered?

AU55 FLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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