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SS51 CUE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

234,994 mi
Last recorded234,994 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS51 CUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 234,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 234,994 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 233,967 miles

Central Front Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 233,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 231,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 219,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 205,282 miles

Exhaust deteriorated, centre box

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion box section near upper spring locator (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside and offside (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 186,052 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 166,127 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 143,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside front tyre - small cuts and signs of a shoulder puncture repair

Pass 11 Mar 2015 143,014 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside front tyre - small cuts and signs of a shoulder puncture repair

Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,583 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 103,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,333 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,549 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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SS51 CUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS51 CUE, 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 SS51 CUE registered?

SS51 CUE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is SS51 CUE safe to buy?

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