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OE55 ESG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,442 mi
Last recorded162,442 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 ESG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 162,442 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 162,431 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 149,998 miles

front antiroll bar d bushes worn

rear fuel tank strap damaged

tail pipe of exhurst missing

Pass 29 Jan 2014 131,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn

rear diff leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 118,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nsf road wheel damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2013 118,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nsf road wheel damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2012 108,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet difficult to release

severe oil leak rear diff pinion seal

Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,365 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet difficult to release

severe oil leak rear diff pinion seal

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,894 miles

bonnet release broken

long travel on brake pedal

prop shaft 2nd U/J worn to excess

Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

bonnet release broken

long travel on brake pedal

prop shaft 2nd U/J worn to excess

Pass 11 Feb 2010 78,209 miles

ADVISE 24% FRONT BRAKE INBALLANCE

Pass 6 Feb 2009 59,521 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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OE55 ESG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE55 ESG, 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 OE55 ESG registered?

OE55 ESG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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