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MD55 SXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

162,510 mi
Last recorded162,510 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 SXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 162,510 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N.S. & O.S. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 5 Apr 2023 157,766 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 153,523 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 153,523 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,332 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 149,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 145,682 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 145,665 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Not Oppning (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 140,809 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 140,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,193 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 134,193 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 130,126 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 125,684 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 125,683 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 121,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 116,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 110,755 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 110,755 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 104,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 104,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 99,746 miles

0/s/r tyre minor deterioration

n/s/f trye 4mm

n/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wears inner

n/s/r tyre 6mm

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre 5mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm and wears outter

n/s/r tyre walls both inner and outter deterioated resulting sepraation.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 99,744 miles

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

0/s/r tyre minor deterioration

n/s/f trye 4mm

n/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wears inner

n/s/r tyre 6mm

n/s/r tyre pressure low

o/s/f tyre 5mm

o/s/r tyre 2mm and wears outter

n/s/r tyre walls both inner and outter deterioated resulting sepraation.

Pass 7 Nov 2009 92,750 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 94,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,924 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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MD55 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 MD55 SXX, 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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What year was MD55 SXX registered?

MD55 SXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is MD55 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD55 SXX shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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