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GL55 UWA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,407 mi
Last recorded123,407 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 UWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 123,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Jacking Point Corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 123,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Parking Brake Pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Jacking Point Corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,767 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 116,181 miles

Offside side door corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,021 miles

Offside side loading door corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 109,625 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 103,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2016 98,926 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,018 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dash warning light showing.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 82,132 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter holed and leaking grease

rear brake pad warning wires broken

tyres are not commercial rated - class 4 van

Fail 28 Feb 2013 82,118 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal rubber worn on one side

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter holed and leaking grease

rear brake pad warning wires broken

tyres are not commercial rated - class 4 van

Pass 19 Feb 2012 71,609 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 57,676 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 48,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,753 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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GL55 UWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL55 UWA, 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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GL55 UWA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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