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CX55 EEG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

252,889 mi
Last recorded252,889 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 EEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 252,889 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Mudguard insecure NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE TRALING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 250,338 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONE BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS ALL LOWER CHASSIS SEALS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MOUNT WORN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 250,299 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TURBO & CENTER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE JACKING POINTS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE LOWER CHASSIS SEALS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm CUT WALLS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

CORROSION ACROSS DORS AND BODY PANEL

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Mudguard insecure NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WISHBONES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE

Front Upper NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE TOP MOUNT ROUGHG ROTATION

Nearside Indicator switch faulty DASHBORAD INDICATOR LIGHT INAPORATIVE (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective SCRAPING AGINST DRIVE SHAFT (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

REVERSE LIGHT INOPRATIVE

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS ALL UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced LOWER SEALS (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 245,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse light inoperative

Fail 17 Jun 2024 245,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Mar 2023 238,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Speedometer operation impaired indicator (7.8 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 238,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Speedometer operation impaired indicator (7.8 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 231,952 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 231,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 223,348 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 223,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 202,907 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

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

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

o/s/f alloy damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2018 180,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 171,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 157,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 157,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 151,615 miles

corrosion on body

Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 127,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 122,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 118,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 115,492 miles

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2010 115,490 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

offside and nearside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Dec 2009 104,621 miles

exhaust down pipe clamp partly broken but not leaking drivers door top hindge worn

Pass 19 Dec 2008 79,201 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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CX55 EEG 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 72%.

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 CX55 EEG, 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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CX55 EEG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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