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GF55 YUR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

182,079 mi
Last recorded182,079 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 182,079 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 176,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 172,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 172,399 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 169,578 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 169,576 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED bulb conversion not compatible (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 161,381 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 161,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 150,169 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release lever broken

brake warning lamp on

Fail 8 Oct 2020 150,062 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet release lever broken

brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 150,062 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin outside edge

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 121,494 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 121,494 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 106,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 91,140 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 91,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,741 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,741 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,377 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,417 miles

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

spare wheel loose

Fail 20 Jul 2009 47,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

spare wheel loose

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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GF55 YUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF55 YUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF55 YUR registered?

GF55 YUR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is GF55 YUR safe to buy?

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