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SF55 EOY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

205,650 mi
Last recorded205,650 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 EOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 205,650 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 209,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 200,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 197,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 191,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated-possible dash light fault

slight movement detected on n/s/f wheel in either suspension or steering

Pass 20 Jun 2014 181,963 miles

bonnet release handle and cable, missing (temp cable connected from front grill area)

both rear diff seals leaking

drivers window inoperative and jammed up

engine oil level low

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 181,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

bonnet release handle and cable, missing (temp cable connected from front grill area)

both rear diff seals leaking

brake pad wear indicator on constantly

drivers window inoperative and jammed up

engine oil level low

front brake disc's worn

fuel pipes corroded

rear offside brake disc, inner surface pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2013 170,008 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet release handle incomplete

both rear tyres have edge wear and onto T.W.I. 195/65/16c

drivers window inoperative and door card missing

engine oil level low

front nearside drop link, has slight movement at ball end

management light on

rear brake disc's inner surfaces slightly pitted

rear diff has oil leak from nearside seal area

Pass 27 Jun 2013 170,008 miles

bonnet release handle incomplete

both rear tyres have edge wear and onto T.W.I. 195/65/16c

drivers window inoperative and door card missing

engine oil level low

front nearside drop link, has slight movement at ball end

management light on

rear brake disc's inner surfaces slightly pitted

rear diff has oil leak from nearside seal area

Pass 2 May 2012 149,379 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 149,379 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 123,815 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 88,804 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2010 87,991 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 64,554 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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SF55 EOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SF55 EOY, 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 SF55 EOY registered?

SF55 EOY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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