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SX56 CCU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,141 mi
Last recorded221,141 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX56 CCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 221,141 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed at coil spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis holed in front of suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Chassis holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake caliper lower slide dust cover missing

Nearside Front Inner sill holed

Offside Front Brake caliper lower slide dust cover missing

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

Offside Tail lamp damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2022 214,088 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 214,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2021 204,756 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 200,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in parts (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear lamp unit broken in part

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 200,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in parts (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp unit broken in part

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 200,339 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak GEAR BOX PIPE ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 200,337 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR PIPE (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak GEAR BOX PIPE ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 196,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 196,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water in lamp (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 173,484 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 156,855 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 141,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

scratches to n/s of screen.

tailpipe corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 141,405 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

scratches to n/s of screen.

tailpipe corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 127,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer CV boot split

Pass 9 Nov 2011 112,334 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 112,034 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 98,583 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 98,509 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,703 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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SX56 CCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SX56 CCU, 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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SX56 CCU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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