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RY55 XUU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

278,144 mi
Last recorded278,144 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 XUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 278,144 miles

general rust under the vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2021 272,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 255,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2020 255,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 232,595 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 210,500 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 210,500 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 199,760 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 199,760 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 185,518 miles

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

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

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 184,178 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 184,178 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2014 179,610 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 165,246 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 141,051 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 125,930 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 125,930 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 110,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 110,294 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 90,253 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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RY55 XUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY55 XUU, 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 RY55 XUU registered?

RY55 XUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is RY55 XUU safe to buy?

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