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BP55 HYF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

174,224 mi
Last recorded174,224 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 HYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 174,224 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Long travel on parking brake.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2023 174,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Long travel on parking brake.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 165,036 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

long travel on parking brake

Fail 19 Mar 2022 164,717 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

long travel on parking brake

Pass 21 Apr 2021 158,030 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

•Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

•Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

•Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 158,030 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Position lamp not working front both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

•Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

•Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

•Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 157,569 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 157,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 148,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,013 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front brake hose perishing.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear driver shaft inner c.v gaiters perishing.

Fail 1 Aug 2017 138,013 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated need investigate. (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front brake hose perishing.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear driver shaft inner c.v gaiters perishing.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Broken (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases End Pipe On Bend (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 102,460 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 98,277 miles

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

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror damaged

oil leak sump plug

Fail 6 Jul 2013 98,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre pressure low possible puncture

oil leak sump plug

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,173 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,173 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 82,212 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 82,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,905 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,905 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 53,651 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 HYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BP55 HYF, 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 HYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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