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SP56 UEX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,963 mi
Last recorded165,963 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 UEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 165,963 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 165,963 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR B/PIPE RUSTED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2021 147,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 137,093 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate obscured by tape on instrument cluster (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 126,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rivet fixing too arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour & both rear white (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases of centre section at joint corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s recommend replaced (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded b/hose to junc (3.6.B.2c)

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/b/hoses rusty/

Fail 12 Apr 2018 115,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy excess travel (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded b/hose to junc (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded b/hose to junc (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part out of clip re clip (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded b/hose to junc (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort brake warning light ON (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s inner faces u/s (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault light ON (4.1.D.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s recommend replaced (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded b/hose to junc (3.6.B.2c)

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/b/hoses rusty/

Pass 14 Apr 2017 109,142 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s worn inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

f/r susp rusty/bodywork/rear n oplate damage REPLACE/rack noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear o/s disc slight pulse

Fail 12 Apr 2016 101,707 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear o/s disc slight pulse

Pass 15 Apr 2015 93,062 miles

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

front o/s brake slight bind

rear n/s brake slight bind

Pass 17 Apr 2014 88,738 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 88,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,527 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 69,243 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,110 miles

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

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 UEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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