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SM56 BTX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 BTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,253 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 109,886 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs corroded from sitting (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs corroded from sitting (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 109,886 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located top rubber mounting missing (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding Handbrake shoes sticking? (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (I have changed the o/s one already) (8.2.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs corroded from sitting (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Discs corroded from sitting (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 105,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 82,704 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 61,642 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,500 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,716 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,040 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,775 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 27,211 miles

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

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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SM56 BTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SM56 BTX, 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 SM56 BTX registered?

SM56 BTX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is SM56 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 BTX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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