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AY55 GZC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,101 mi
Last recorded163,101 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 GZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 163,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2021 161,500 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension parts

Fail 19 Jul 2021 161,500 miles

general corrosion under vehicle and on suspension parts

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 160,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer bumper has slight crack

Pass 27 Dec 2017 158,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 152,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 144,538 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 144,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 138,118 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 123,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 108,867 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 95,314 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 80,656 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,197 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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AY55 GZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue 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 AY55 GZC, 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 AY55 GZC registered?

AY55 GZC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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