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NH55 EFE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

239,993 mi
Last recorded239,993 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 EFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 239,993 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox, rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 227,085 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 219,099 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside & offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 219,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside & offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 211,274 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 211,274 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 195,193 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 182,661 miles

Front brakes slightly uneven release

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear seat belt poor re-coil

Offside condensation in headlight

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe-corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 171,885 miles

Central brake pipes hidden above fuel tank-look corroded

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

Front reg plate cracked

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

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

Rear slightly uneven brakes release

long travel on brake pedal

secondary bonnet catch sticking

Pass 18 Jan 2016 160,242 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 160,241 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 146,661 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 146,648 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 121,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,226 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,678 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 97,678 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,557 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 77,603 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 77,603 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,213 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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NH55 EFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NH55 EFE, 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 NH55 EFE registered?

NH55 EFE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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