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R8 SBG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,208 mi
Last recorded156,208 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 SBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 156,208 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 150,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded.

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre.

Offside Condensation in headlight.

Bonnet release defective.

Combustion leak from injectors area.

Nearside Front Knocking from suspension.

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge (excessive camber).

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,601 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 142,598 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 133,097 miles

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

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 133,090 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake pad wear warning light on.

exhaust heat shield insecure.

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge.

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 128,059 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,821 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 107,821 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 97,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,607 miles

drivers door check strap broken

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 95,553 miles

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

drivers door check strap broken

exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 89,701 miles

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

f/prop shaft joint worn excessive

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,432 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 82,416 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn,,,rear discs pitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 75,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 103,478 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 50,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,794 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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R8 SBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R8 SBG, 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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R8 SBG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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