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FD55 LZU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

443,345 mi
Last recorded443,345 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 LZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 443,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 270,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 261,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 261,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 254,169 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 254,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 248,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 240,291 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 235,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 226,950 miles

Unable to test rear seats and belts as not fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 218,450 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 218,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Engine management light on

Low brake pad light on

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 210,794 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 190,449 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 190,449 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 158,397 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 125,865 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,116 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 100,094 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,877 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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FD55 LZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD55 LZU, 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 FD55 LZU registered?

FD55 LZU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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