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P321 RCS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,450 mi
Last recorded206,450 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 RCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 206,450 miles

Offside Rear Arch corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2024 206,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Arch corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2023 203,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 200,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre split on inner walls

Fail 13 Aug 2022 200,203 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre split on inner walls

Pass 11 Aug 2021 195,992 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 193,478 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 190,486 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 190,486 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 181,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 179,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 179,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 168,688 miles

parking brake only just met performance limit

Fail 4 Aug 2015 168,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake only just met performance limit

Pass 20 Aug 2014 161,913 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 161,913 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 2 May 2013 152,685 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 143,424 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 143,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & has lots of cuts

Pass 8 Nov 2010 114,737 miles

advise n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2009 88,543 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 88,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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P321 RCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P321 RCS, 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 P321 RCS registered?

P321 RCS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 November 2006.

Is P321 RCS safe to buy?

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