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OE55 SZZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,300 mi
Last recorded218,300 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 218,300 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 217,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Still (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 210,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2019 202,493 miles

underside of vehicle has slight corossion

Pass 30 Oct 2018 190,880 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner cills starting to corrode both sides

Fail 26 Oct 2018 190,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill below seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner cills starting to corrode both sides

Pass 7 Nov 2017 183,593 miles

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

Nearside Front advise outer wheel rim bead damaged

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front advise brake pipe going to hose becoming corroded

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Oct 2016 171,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (7.1.2)

advise covers under bonnet and under van

advise o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking and splitting

Pass 9 Nov 2015 167,699 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexible hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2014 165,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 162,370 miles

ADVISE 3RD STOP LIGHT INOP

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ADVISE SMELL OF FUEL WHEN BONNET LIFTED UP, AREA AROUND HIGH PRESSURE PUMP IS DAMP

Pass 7 Nov 2012 158,214 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 154,072 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 154,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 138,325 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 138,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 118,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,884 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 SZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE55 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

OE55 SZZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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