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DA55 VSM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

199,666 mi
Last recorded199,666 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 199,666 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 199,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 181,577 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 181,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 167,371 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 167,371 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 160,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 May 2017 160,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2016 152,405 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 152,405 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 139,580 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 139,579 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Fail 24 Apr 2014 121,839 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 26 Apr 2013 104,609 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SLIGHT CUTS IN FRONT TYRES WALLS

Fail 26 Apr 2013 104,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

SLIGHT CUTS IN FRONT TYRES WALLS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 91,908 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN LINK RODS

Pass 3 May 2011 79,763 miles

HAND BRAKE HIGH TRAVEL SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LINKRODS

Fail 3 May 2011 79,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

HAND BRAKE HIGH TRAVEL SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT LINKRODS

Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,430 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LINKROD SLIGHT WEAR NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,349 miles

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

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 VSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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