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BL55 YGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,031 mi
Last recorded114,031 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,031 miles

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

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

Offside number plate lamp missing the lens

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

both wipers are poor

brake pipes are corroded

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 1 May 2015 101,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,592 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 63,043 miles

Both rear spring lower coils fractured but securely seated.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 57,189 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,116 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,222 miles

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

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 YGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BL55 YGJ, 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 BL55 YGJ registered?

BL55 YGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 2006.

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The MOT history for BL55 YGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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