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SV56 ZGK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,272 mi
Last recorded99,272 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 ZGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 99,272 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 89,875 miles

under body rusted throw out

Pass 16 Mar 2021

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 89,824 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 84,234 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 80,066 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 80,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,406 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 75,446 miles

nsr spring not seated correctly

rear tailpipe damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,092 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 73,091 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 70,202 miles

rear tailpipe broken

Fail 15 Feb 2013 70,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear tailpipe broken

Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,693 miles

inside of front discs in poor condition

Fail 11 Jan 2012 68,665 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad warning light on

inside of front discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2011 60,832 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 60,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ZGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SV56 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

SV56 ZGK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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