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SF06 BBV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,822 mi
Last recorded130,822 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 BBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 130,822 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 130,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 103,453 miles

bonnet release defective

indicator switch insecure

Fail 25 May 2011 104,433 miles

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

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

bonnet release defective

indicator switch insecure

Pass 24 May 2010 81,838 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 52,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SF06 BBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SF06 BBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF06 BBV registered?

SF06 BBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is SF06 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF06 BBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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