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SA55 FAF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 FAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2024

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Undersills sills underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,500 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 78,181 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

all brake pips covered in under seal

under side coated in under seal

Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2020 74,518 miles

Some of rear brake pipes coated in underseal

Various areas of underside of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 23 Oct 2020 74,514 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg holed at front subframe rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside of vehicle towards rear heavily coated in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2019 66,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 66,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 66,138 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,646 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 63,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,955 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2014 58,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 56,659 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 56,658 miles

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

nearside reverse light broken

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,161 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,014 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,133 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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SA55 FAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SA55 FAF, 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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SA55 FAF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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