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ST53 GGS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

92,133 mi
Last recorded92,133 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 GGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 92,133 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF wheel arch/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot cracked/split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF wheel arch/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 88,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 88,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 84,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low, cracked in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 83,240 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level stop (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 83,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level stop (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor blow from centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit / bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Glow Plug/Coil Light On Dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Perished, Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Differential Mount Bushes Slightly Unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 78,298 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also Bald On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Glow Plug/Coil Light On Dash

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Sidewall Perished, Nail In Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear Differential Mount Bushes Slightly Unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,972 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front Upper Boots Have Small Splits, Still Preventing Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Glow Plug Light Illuminated

NS Differential Seal Slightly Damp

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Os Shock Absorber Top Mount Bearing Noisy When Steering Rotated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear differential Mount Bushes Slightly Unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 71,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre stop light unit damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2019 71,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-65-16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux tensioner failing

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear centre stop light unit damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,982 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Ignition lock faulty

Marks on windscreen.

n\s\f tyre worn outer edge.

o\s\f door mirror casing smashed.

o\s\r handbrake lazy

Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox oil leak.

Ignition lock faulty

Marks on windscreen.

n\s\f tyre worn outer edge.

o\s\f door mirror casing smashed.

o\s\r handbrake lazy

Pass 1 Nov 2017 67,899 miles

Minor exhaust blow turbo to front pipe

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight scratches on windscreen

Fail 31 Oct 2017 67,897 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Minor exhaust blow turbo to front pipe

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight scratches on windscreen

Pass 16 May 2016 55,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back of turbo (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 50,504 miles

Nearside rear tyre getting low.

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2014 46,660 miles

rear number plate fading.

wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 17 May 2013 43,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2013 43,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 38,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 32,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 27,666 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 20,875 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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ST53 GGS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ST53 GGS, 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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ST53 GGS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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