MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror broken (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated from brake calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury rear wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating park brake (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?
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SP56 UEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 SP56 UEU, 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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SP56 UEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2006.
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