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SF55 EPK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,372 mi
Last recorded243,372 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 243,372 miles

Central Inner Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 243,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at bleed nipple (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Inner Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 215,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 212,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Battery light stays on

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on the outer edge

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 285,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 261,270 miles

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

front bumper damaged

rear lamps damaged

Fail 22 Aug 2014 261,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

rear lamps damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2014 230,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 128,632 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 128,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,851 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 95,072 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,574 miles

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

front pads and discs worn

nearside number plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 29 Jan 2009 47,633 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 EPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPK, 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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SF55 EPK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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