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L700 JBH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

198,765 mi
Last recorded198,765 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 JBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 198,765 miles

FRONT FLOORS CORRODED AND INNER STEPS

Fail 2 Aug 2024 198,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

FRONT FLOORS CORRODED AND INNER STEPS

Pass 19 Jul 2023 183,945 miles

FRONT PADS HAVE ABOUT 3MM LEFT

FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTS CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR STEP AND INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 19 Jul 2023 183,945 miles

FRONT PADS HAVE ABOUT 3MM LEFT

FRONT SUBFRAME REAR MOUNTS CORRODED

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR STEP AND INNER SILL CORRODED AND HOLED BUT NOT IN A PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 170,877 miles

FRONT AND REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

PARKING BRAKE ALMOST AT THE END OF ITS TRAVEL

Pass 20 Jul 2021 155,073 miles

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

n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres all worn below 3mm

Fail 16 Jul 2021 155,057 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake flexy hose / caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres all worn below 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2020 154,273 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

small localised areas of corrosion under side

Fail 16 Jul 2020 154,249 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked yellow in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

small localised areas of corrosion under side

Pass 7 May 2019 148,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated

Pass 9 May 2018 139,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn & corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 133,360 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis area (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2017 133,344 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing in engine compartment (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion rear chassis area (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 125,672 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (3.5.1i)

handbrake has only just met the required minimum efficiency

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,583 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 117,582 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 111,228 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 111,228 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 169,985 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 169,985 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r suspension is weak/soft

Pass 2 Apr 2012 99,821 miles

rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 2 Apr 2012 99,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 87,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,917 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 79,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L700 JBH 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 61.5%.

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 L700 JBH, 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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L700 JBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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