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SY06 YFA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,896 mi
Last recorded88,896 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,896 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 83,108 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 78,256 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 78,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,746 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,746 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,226 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,224 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

nearside rear brake passed test ,but starting to bind.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,603 miles

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

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

signs of bearing noise from rear of vehicle on road test?[unable to identify]

three centre seat belts showing signs of wear[slow retracting]

unable to see rear sections of front to rear brake pipes[above diesel tank]

Fail 24 Jun 2013 52,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

signs of bearing noise from rear of vehicle on road test?[unable to identify]

three centre seat belts showing signs of wear[slow retracting]

unable to see rear sections of front to rear brake pipes[above diesel tank]

Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,886 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,891 miles

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

rear discs rusty on inside edge

Pass 30 Jun 2010 31,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,291 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 25,291 miles

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

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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SY06 YFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SY06 YFA, 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 SY06 YFA registered?

SY06 YFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is SY06 YFA safe to buy?

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