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PX55 TZV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,367 mi
Last recorded189,367 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 TZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 189,367 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 179,677 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 179,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 170,599 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 161,307 miles

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))

rear brake pipes corrdeing

Pass 24 Sep 2018 158,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front and both rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracked but no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 158,473 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp patterns poor (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front and both rear pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses cracked but no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 154,788 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/r lamp casing damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2017 154,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/r lamp casing damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2015 138,779 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 138,779 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,830 miles

o/s/r coil spring fractured but still located in mounting

Pass 16 Sep 2013 121,380 miles

different speed rateings on rear tyres

Fail 14 Sep 2013 121,379 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

different speed rateings on rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2012 110,491 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 90,903 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,135 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,812 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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PX55 TZV 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 72.2%.

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 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 PX55 TZV, 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 PX55 TZV registered?

PX55 TZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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