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MW55 OPH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,500 mi
Last recorded84,500 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 OPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 68,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 101,675 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 101,588 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,869 miles

brake warning light on

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW PERISHED & CRACKING

Nearside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside MIRROR GLASS PARCIALLY BROKEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

Fail 2 Mar 2017 95,860 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW PERISHED & CRACKING

Nearside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE TO FLEXI HEAVILY CORRODED

Offside MIRROR GLASS PARCIALLY BROKEN

SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,619 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective siezed (8.4.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Aug 2014 80,761 miles

slight play to steering joints

Fail 4 Aug 2014 80,751 miles

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

slight play to steering joints

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,007 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wearing inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

various marks and scratcehs vehicle and wheels

Fail 12 Jun 2013 71,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f wearing inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

various marks and scratcehs vehicle and wheels

Pass 15 Feb 2012 38,460 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 38,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,616 miles

indicator/wiper stalk loose , fuel filler cap broken/loose , o/s/r wheel trim missing n/s/f scuffed

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,237 miles

Brake hoses perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil on minimum mark

NSF tyre worn badly on outer edge & outer sidewall slightly damaged

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension bushes flerxing slightly under load

Pass 6 Feb 2009 14,455 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 OPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OPH, 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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MW55 OPH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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