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N55 RES

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

246,527 mi
Last recorded246,527 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 RES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 246,527 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 246,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 234,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Connected To Rear Axle (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 225,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 223,302 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 219,879 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 219,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 217,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 212,491 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch offside/nearside front offside/nearside rear ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 212,491 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch offside/nearside front offside/nearside rear ()

Pass 26 Mar 2015 208,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 206,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 206,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 201,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2012 194,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2011 186,156 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 186,153 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 168,874 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 168,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 136,780 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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N55 RES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N55 RES, 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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N55 RES is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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