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DA55 VSC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

187,794 mi
Last recorded187,794 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 VSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 187,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting point holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside side door holed

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of arch holed not in prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 183,919 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 183,909 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively clutch slave leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 181,588 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and along both sills

Fail 28 Feb 2020 181,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and along both sills

Pass 1 Mar 2019 177,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 177,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH REAR INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 172,288 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 167,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 167,985 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 159,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Underside of vehicle corroded but no holes detected

Pass 30 Jan 2015 153,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Jan 2015 153,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Jan 2014 148,993 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 30 Jan 2014 148,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 143,291 miles

3rd brake light disconected

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NS rack boot misshaped

OSF tyre worn on inner edge of tread

wiper stalk loose

Fail 17 Jan 2013 143,291 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

3rd brake light disconected

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NS rack boot misshaped

OSF tyre worn on inner edge of tread

propshaft UJ badly worn

wiper stalk loose

Pass 2 Feb 2012 117,838 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 117,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,557 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 92,557 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 92,557 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,601 miles

3rd brake light not working

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

3rd brake light not working

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade split

offside mirror damaged

water in fuel light on

Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,008 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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DA55 VSC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 DA55 VSC, 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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DA55 VSC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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