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SP06 LFS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

501,804 mi
Last recorded501,804 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 501,804 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 498,893 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 495,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 493,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 483,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 483,340 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 458,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 432,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 408,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 381,010 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play rackarm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2017 381,003 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play rackarm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 357,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 333,912 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 307,452 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 282,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 282,522 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 261,900 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 261,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 244,544 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 24,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 225,591 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 207,122 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 266,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 186,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 168,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 148,570 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 133,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 113,664 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 113,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 95,708 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 76,891 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,560 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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SP06 LFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

SP06 LFS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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