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SV56 LMY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,880 mi
Last recorded175,880 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 175,880 miles

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

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

advise both front tyres getting low

Pass 2 May 2015 153,690 miles

advise o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,660 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 138,477 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre tread worn and near limit

o/s mirror glass cracked, but still useable

o/s rear tyre tread bald on inner edge and under inflated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 125,738 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 125,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r shock absorber weak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 83,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSF and NSR rims slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 62,016 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 LMY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV56 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

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

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