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SC55 CYV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

315,134 mi
Last recorded315,134 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 CYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 315,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

hand brake handle broken but still function.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 290,790 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 276,346 miles

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

Parking brake release handle broke but still functional.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 268,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 268,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 252,936 miles

n/s/r lense cracked but not showing any white light

Fail 19 Feb 2015 252,926 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r lense cracked but not showing any white light

Pass 8 May 2014 244,048 miles

nearside inner door trim not fitted

Fail 8 May 2014 244,048 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside inner door trim not fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2013 236,367 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 236,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 227,899 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 227,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 215,896 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 215,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise front brakes badly worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 201,542 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 201,032 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 155,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 155,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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SC55 CYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SC55 CYV, 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 SC55 CYV registered?

SC55 CYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is SC55 CYV safe to buy?

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