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RN55 DKD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

386,001 mi
Last recorded386,001 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 DKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 386,001 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Feb 2018 365,888 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 365,882 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & Nearside ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 339,853 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak around engine/gearbox

Fail 19 Jan 2017 339,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak around engine/gearbox

Pass 2 Feb 2016 317,551 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 316,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load rearward facing seat (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load rearward facing seat (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 280,512 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inside wall cracks

Pass 13 Feb 2014 247,149 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 247,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 241,818 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 241,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 213,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 181,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 194,084 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 143,277 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both side front disc worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 104,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 81,046 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 DKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 RN55 DKD, 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 DKD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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