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SC55 YRE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,316 mi
Last recorded160,316 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 YRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 160,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 160,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight delaminated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake discs corroded all round

front brake pads worn

Pass 24 Mar 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 153,199 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

centre exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,720 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 136,720 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 122,635 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 122,635 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2014
Pass 1 Mar 2013 104,216 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 93,835 miles

Slight play in both rear shock absorber top bushes but not excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2010 89,337 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,351 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to wear indicators

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 YRE 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 78.6%.

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 SC55 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

SC55 YRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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