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SP56 UEU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,414 mi
Last recorded178,414 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 UEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 178,414 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 178,412 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 157,088 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 157,088 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,400 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 139,399 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 135,231 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 135,231 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,802 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 117,976 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 117,976 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 106,323 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,823 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 83,968 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 83,968 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,519 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,659 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 57,659 miles

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

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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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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What year was SP56 UEU registered?

SP56 UEU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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