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MW55 OPF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,744 mi
Last recorded211,744 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 OPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 211,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 211,744 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 201,961 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output ON BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 194,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 185,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 172,399 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 172,397 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 159,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 159,409 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 145,708 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 145,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 145,688 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,120 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 102,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,964 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,131 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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MW55 OPF 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 68.8%.

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 MW55 OPF, 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 MW55 OPF registered?

MW55 OPF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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