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SP06 LFN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

724,928 mi
Last recorded724,928 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 724,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 423,625 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 408,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 386,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 386,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 365,499 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 349,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 332,793 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 312,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 296,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 296,469 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 279,497 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 264,775 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 250,618 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 229,560 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 210,884 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 186,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 172,754 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 149,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 127,179 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 103,499 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 103,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 85,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 84,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,611 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 67,611 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LFN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP06 LFN, 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 LFN registered?

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

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