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PV55 EXG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

192,619 mi
Last recorded192,619 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 192,619 miles

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

Offside and nearside jacking points corroded.(front)

Offside rear chassis corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 179,265 miles

Both front inner sills corroded.

Corrosion on both front jacking points

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,961 miles

Offside and nearside front inner sills corroded.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 166,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near coil spring. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside front inner sills corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 162,287 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 162,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 155,500 miles

Nearside Front inner sill outrigger holed

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 155,488 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill outrigger holed

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 152,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NSF & OSF SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 152,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front NSF & OSF SHOCK ABSORBER CASING CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,256 miles

Bonnet release handle in cabin broken

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 149,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet release handle in cabin broken

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,548 miles

Bonnet handle in cabin damaged

Font brake flexi pipes perished

Front Headlamps cloudy

Front brake discs lipped

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 145,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Bonnet handle in cabin damaged

Font brake flexi pipes perished

Front Headlamps cloudy

Front brake discs lipped

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,971 miles

Bonnet handle in cabin damaged

Both front brake flexi pipes perished

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 137,971 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet handle in cabin damaged

Both front brake flexi pipes perished

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,231 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 133,231 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 126,581 miles

Offside Front near excessive corrosion of steel brake pipe

Offside Rear surface corrosion of brake pipe

Offside park brake has only just met the minimum requirement

exhaust emits visible black smoke upon acceleration until engine reaches full temperature

headlamp beam images beginning to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 110,152 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 100,764 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,463 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 90,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 77,699 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 77,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 77,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,010 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 53,010 miles

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

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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PV55 EXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PV55 EXG, 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 PV55 EXG registered?

PV55 EXG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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