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S17 BLY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

317,575 mi
Last recorded317,575 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 BLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 317,575 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 317,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 283,381 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 282,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear inner tyre wornj

Fail 5 Jan 2017 282,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Offside Rear inner tyre wornj

Pass 20 Jan 2016 238,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 201,260 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 201,239 miles

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

Windscreen has scrape mark across drivers view

fuel cap outer cover missing

Pass 8 Jan 2014 164,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has mark from wiper travel, does not effect the drivers view

Pass 10 Jan 2013 116,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 116,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 135,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

brake wear warning lamp on.

offside headlamp beam pattern has no diagonal kick.

park brake travel near maximum limit.

unable to open nearside rear door from outside.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 135,392 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn.

brake wear warning lamp on.

offside headlamp beam pattern has no diagonal kick.

park brake travel near maximum limit.

unable to open nearside rear door from outside.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 102,122 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S17 BLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S17 BLY, 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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S17 BLY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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