MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Seatbelts slow to retract.
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Prop shaft badly damaged Prop-shaft, rear centre support, bearing and mounting area damaged and distorted. (6.1.7 (e))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, 3.2mm @centre of tread. 215/65R16C. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S, 3-4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Seatbelts slow to retract.
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x3 (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Gears stiff
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Prop shaft centre bearing out of line
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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BL55 YGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 YGC, 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 YGC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2006.
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