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SG06 UWU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,889 mi
Last recorded117,889 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 UWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,889 miles

All under side of vehicle heavily under sealed restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shocker corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded

Offside Front Shocker corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 116,244 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 111,131 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top and bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 111,125 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top and bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,794 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 105,794 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,865 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,761 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 85,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,599 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,025 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,807 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 72,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,709 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 59,046 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,128 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,101 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

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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SG06 UWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SG06 UWU, 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 SG06 UWU registered?

SG06 UWU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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