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RN55 ACY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

105,206 mi
Last recorded105,206 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 105,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 105,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 101,359 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 96,982 miles

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

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2023 96,982 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,463 miles

headlamps have poor beam pattern

Pass 10 Dec 2021 88,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 88,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 82,665 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 77,000 miles

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,179 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,194 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox and engine ()

damage to o/s bodywork and n/s lamp assembly

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,565 miles

front brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,796 miles

exhaust corroded over rear axle

panel damage to both sides of vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2015 59,790 miles

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

exhaust corroded over rear axle

panel damage to both sides of vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,859 miles

n/s/r lamp cluster broken

o/s body trim loose

Pass 15 Nov 2013 52,619 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 52,619 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both sides front, brake discs worn

n/s/r lamp lens is damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2012 47,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both sides front, brake discs worn

n/s/r lamp lens is damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sides front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,563 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 31,704 miles

n/s/r reflector cracked

rear brake pads reqiured asap

Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,373 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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RN55 ACY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RN55 ACY, 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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RN55 ACY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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