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SV56 LSJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,918 mi
Last recorded257,918 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 LSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 257,918 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 247,183 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play second UJ slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 247,122 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play second UJ slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 237,331 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 237,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 227,238 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE MISSING

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LOW (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 191,072 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 177,786 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2015 177,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2014 165,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2014 165,172 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)

exhaust tail pipe corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 144,987 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 143,392 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 122,051 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 122,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,594 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 73,814 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,814 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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SV56 LSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LSJ, 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 LSJ registered?

SV56 LSJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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