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BP55 EAK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,541 mi
Last recorded125,541 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 EAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,541 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 125,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover missing (6.1.C.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 115,547 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust lightly corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 115,547 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Exhaust lightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2014 112,145 miles

205/65/16C tyres fitted on front and 195/65/16C tyres fitted on rear

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Unable to measure oil temperature

Pass 29 May 2014 112,145 miles

205/65/16C tyres fitted on front and 195/65/16C tyres fitted on rear

Both rear tyres cracking

Unable to measure oil temperature

Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,827 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 105,255 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 89,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 75,778 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 75,768 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,322 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low

front brake discs lipped

travel in foot operated handbrake pedal,recommend attention

Fail 17 Apr 2010 58,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyre treads wearing low

front brake discs lipped

travel in foot operated handbrake pedal,recommend attention

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,483 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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BP55 EAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP55 EAK, 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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BP55 EAK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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