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RIG 8252

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,703 mi
Last recorded162,703 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 8252
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 162,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 159,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,109 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 155,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 147,557 miles

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

Seat belt slightly damaged center belt center row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 147,549 miles

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged center belt center row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 140,417 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 140,403 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 130,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,897 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 123,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 118,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 116,841 miles

Centre mid row receiver sticky

Fail 20 Jan 2016 116,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre mid row receiver sticky

Pass 23 Jan 2015 112,140 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,291 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 98,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,724 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,927 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 82,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,152 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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RIG 8252 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RIG 8252, 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 RIG 8252 registered?

RIG 8252 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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