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DE55 YUK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,681 mi
Last recorded171,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 171,681 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 171,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 17 Jan 2017 165,598 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 165,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (front) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (front) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 158,081 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 158,081 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 151,843 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 144,301 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 144,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 136,975 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 126,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 110,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,690 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,690 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,960 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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DE55 YUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE55 YUK, 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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What year was DE55 YUK registered?

DE55 YUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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