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BL55 BLZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,529 mi
Last recorded218,529 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 218,529 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Differential slightly leaking.

Rear Wheel arch's corroded. Both.

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 3 May 2021 212,924 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 209,496 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 209,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 206,315 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 188,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 174,098 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 168,096 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 139,203 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 139,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 120,457 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 100,302 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,419 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 75,419 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,786 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge poss tracking fault leegal when tested

Fail 22 Jan 2009 60,786 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge poss tracking fault leegal when tested

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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BL55 BLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 BL55 BLZ, 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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BL55 BLZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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