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SM06 XUS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,058 mi
Last recorded161,058 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 XUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 161,058 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion under side

vehicle is in an advanced state of corrossion

Fail 10 Apr 2024 161,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion under side

Pass 13 Apr 2023 153,695 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under side

Fail 12 Apr 2023 153,695 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front out riggers at sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under side

Pass 5 Apr 2022 142,560 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 142,557 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2021 132,052 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 132,052 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 97,524 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 97,524 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 88,766 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 83,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front d bushes worn

Fail 27 Apr 2016 83,034 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front d bushes worn

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,595 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,917 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,415 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 55,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ADVISORY E S P LIGHT ON

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,360 miles

advisory brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,181 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 40,181 miles

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

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

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

ADVISORY BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,865 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,932 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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SM06 XUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SM06 XUS, 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 SM06 XUS registered?

SM06 XUS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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