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FV55 TTF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,089 mi
Last recorded191,089 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 TTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 191,089 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 191,087 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 174,207 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 174,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 159,784 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 159,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 150,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear corrosion to osr arch

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 150,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion to osr arch

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 143,715 miles

Auxiliary belt squeal

Centre / front propshaft U.j slightly worn

Front exhaust clamp partially broken & slight blow

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

N/S Headlamp lense deteriorated

N/S/F Brake pipe slightly corroded

N/S/R Tyre approx. 2.00 - 2.5mm @ lowest point

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Jan 2019 143,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt squeal

Centre / front propshaft U.j slightly worn

Front exhaust clamp partially broken & slight blow

Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

N/S Headlamp lense deteriorated

N/S/F Brake pipe slightly corroded

O/S/F Tyre approx. 2.00 - 2.5mm @ lowest point

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 128,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 128,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 107,406 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 107,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,726 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,940 miles

Damage To Front Screen Outside Swept Area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 58,891 miles

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

Damage To Front Screen Outside Swept Area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 45,190 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,304 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,493 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 26,705 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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FV55 TTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV55 TTF, 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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FV55 TTF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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