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KW55 VAA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,040 mi
Last recorded197,040 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 197,040 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 196,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 196,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area / engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area x 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 191,291 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 191,194 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 186,646 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2021 185,643 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 176,319 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 176,300 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into box blowing and split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 168,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f metal brake pipe corrroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 158,749 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 149,236 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,678 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside pad sensor wire damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 139,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside pad sensor wire damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2014 131,391 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pad warning light lit

Pass 19 Jul 2013 120,671 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 112,654 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 112,654 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2010 99,629 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 99,629 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 75,761 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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KW55 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KW55 VAA, 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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KW55 VAA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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