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FH55 UJN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

184,588 mi
Last recorded184,588 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 UJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 184,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear and OSR pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLEXI HOSE INSECURE AND FOULING SUSPENSION, RE-ATTACHED PROPERLY AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan, suspesion areas and NS and OS sills corroded, but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 184,578 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear and OSR pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported FLEXI HOSE INSECURE AND FOULING SUSPENSION, RE-ATTACHED PROPERLY AT TIME OF TEST (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan, suspesion areas and NS and OS sills corroded, but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 165,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside headlight repaired

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 165,640 miles

Offside headlight repaired

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 165,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,972 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

steering column u/j play

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,246 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 115,242 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2017 99,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 93,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,398 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 86,398 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 79,156 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 72,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 66,739 miles

slight corrosion to brake discs

Fail 17 May 2012 66,739 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

reverse lamps not working correctly

slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2011 64,285 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 64,285 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 55,075 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,352 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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FH55 UJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FH55 UJN, 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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FH55 UJN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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