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SS55 YYY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,990 mi
Last recorded108,990 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 YYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 108,990 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 86,442 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 71,484 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,868 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 54,477 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 46,978 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 40,397 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 34,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,914 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,346 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 11,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 9,333 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 9,333 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 7,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 5,435 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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SS55 YYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SS55 YYY, 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 SS55 YYY registered?

SS55 YYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is SS55 YYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS55 YYY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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