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L12 PSS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

113,340 mi
Last recorded113,340 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 PSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 113,340 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 113,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,013 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 110,011 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 108,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,654 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 107,064 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,664 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 104,664 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 102,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 98,138 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 98,138 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 92,078 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 92,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 86,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 82,049 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 82,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 77,847 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 71,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 70,199 miles

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

parking brake lever travel just servicable

Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 59,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,425 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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L12 PSS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 L12 PSS, 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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L12 PSS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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