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SP06 LFT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

376,350 mi
Last recorded376,350 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 376,350 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 376,350 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 331,014 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f ans o/s/f ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both fronts (2.7.4)

both front shocker top pivots worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 285,369 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2014 245,393 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 245,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 205,037 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 204,996 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 166,418 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 165,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 121,293 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 121,278 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 80,315 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 80,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,006 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,006 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 60,060 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 LFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LFT, 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 LFT registered?

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

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