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BL55 OAG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

222,706 mi
Last recorded222,706 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 222,706 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 219,604 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2024 219,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 187,619 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 187,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 166,450 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 267,871 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 161,984 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 161,971 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail second joint back from gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 153,050 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 145,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 133,541 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 126,787 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 126,787 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 121,832 miles

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

o/s/r tyre has small cut to cords

Pass 8 Aug 2014 115,983 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 115,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 111,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 102,272 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 92,432 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 92,432 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 83,096 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 11 Aug 2010 83,096 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTSIDE EDGE

NEARSIDE MIRROR GLASS CRACKED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 22 Apr 2009 69,492 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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BL55 OAG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAG, 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 OAG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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