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LE05 JOB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,821 mi
Last recorded141,821 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 JOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 141,821 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 141,587 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under body corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside or outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 129,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inside or outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 127,182 miles

brake pipes corroded

emissions output to low to gain reading

inner sills corroded

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Fail 10 Jan 2017 127,181 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red due to broken lense (1.3.2e)

brake pipes corroded

emissions output to low to gain reading

inner sills corroded

n/s/f wing mirror cover missing

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,179 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 115,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,059 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 86,051 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 85,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 84,940 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear disc corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,340 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lense broke not showing incorrect colour

rear disks corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,961 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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LE05 JOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LE05 JOB, 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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LE05 JOB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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