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OU55 LFP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

253,889 mi
Last recorded253,889 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 LFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 253,889 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 239,090 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 224,672 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 224,645 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 210,525 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 194,095 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 183,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2020 182,203 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 182,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 174,464 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 174,346 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2 x clamps missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 165,207 miles

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

o/s front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2018 165,206 miles

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

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

Brake warning lamp on dash

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

o/s front tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2017 153,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 153,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 139,748 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel on limit (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake wear sensor warning light on dash

Pass 18 Nov 2014 127,810 miles

the handbrake adjustment needs attention soon

Pass 16 Nov 2013 119,146 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 119,146 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

the nearside front tyre is very close to worn out

Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,981 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 109,981 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

the handbrake could do with adjusting on the next service and both exterior mirrors are slightly insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2011 96,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre getting low 3mm

o/s/r tyre low 2mm

Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 74,093 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 74,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,666 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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OU55 LFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OU55 LFP, 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 OU55 LFP registered?

OU55 LFP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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The MOT history for OU55 LFP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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