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SP06 LFM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,816 mi
Last recorded155,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 155,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 109,922 miles

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

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

fuel tank strap damaged

slight oil leaks from rear of diff and front of engine and transmission box

Fail 4 May 2018 109,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

fuel tank strap damaged

slight oil leaks from rear of diff and front of engine and transmission box

Pass 26 May 2017 107,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 107,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 105,227 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 105,191 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 102,030 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 102,030 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 96,254 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,648 miles

Door mirrors both loose

Fail 8 Aug 2012 93,648 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Door mirrors both loose

Pass 15 Aug 2011 91,229 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 88,925 miles

Slight split in brake pedal rubber.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,213 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 87,195 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 76,103 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 76,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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SP06 LFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SP06 LFM, 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 SP06 LFM registered?

SP06 LFM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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