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GL55 UWM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,020 mi
Last recorded155,020 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 UWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 155,020 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns f (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osf (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 148,118 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,028 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

number plate

Pass 11 Feb 2019 173,838 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 173,838 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 167,509 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 167,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 159,396 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 109,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 159,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 150,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 130,117 miles

N/s/r tyre has outer wall damage.

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 130,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre has outer wall damage.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,743 miles

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

brake pad warning light on pads ok

Fail 3 Jun 2013 115,735 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on pads ok

o/s/f tyre side wall perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2012 111,945 miles

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

brake pad warning light on pads ok

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2011 108,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 105,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 100,059 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 95,959 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 UWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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