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SN55 MPJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,071 mi
Last recorded113,071 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 MPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 113,071 miles

under suface of vehicle is in an advanced stae of corrosion and would recommend attention soon

Pass 21 Oct 2021 107,789 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 107,787 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected osr lower suspension arm mounting on chassi corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,253 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 102,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 94,984 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,073 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 87,071 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,080 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to smear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,400 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,400 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 63,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 195/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

offside front tie rod slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2015 63,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 195/65r16c (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front tie rod slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2014 57,175 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 57,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 49,838 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 49,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front and n/s rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,718 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,034 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 29,630 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 29,630 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,365 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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SN55 MPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SN55 MPJ, 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 SN55 MPJ registered?

SN55 MPJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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