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SV56 LMU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,170 mi
Last recorded168,170 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 168,170 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 168,170 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 152,700 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 152,700 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,396 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 138,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 110,306 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2012 110,306 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 93,138 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009

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

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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SV56 LMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV56 LMU, 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 SV56 LMU registered?

SV56 LMU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SV56 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV56 LMU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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