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SP06 LGN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

249,562 mi
Last recorded249,562 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 249,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 249,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 238,132 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 236,012 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 235,999 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back ()

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 235,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt back ()

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 231,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 221,160 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2013 185,475 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 185,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 153,388 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,129 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in tread area.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 89,644 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing though on its edge.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,330 miles

ABS censor loose on near side front hub.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,330 miles

ABS censor loose on near side front hub.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,733 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 LGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

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

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