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LY55 NKK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 NKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 127,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,414 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 120,008 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (Also worn both edges) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential has multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 116,346 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (Also worn both edges) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential has multiple leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,869 miles

Central Rear Differential pinion seal is leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,861 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Differential pinion seal is leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65 R16C 107/105R Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,294 miles

park brake reserve travel

Fail 24 Jul 2021 110,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

park brake reserve travel

Pass 3 Oct 2019 110,076 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 110,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 101,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,058 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,940 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2016 86,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2015 82,770 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,770 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,688 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 66,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 33,739 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 33,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,597 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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LY55 NKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY55 NKK, 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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LY55 NKK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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