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VE55 RPU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,022 mi
Last recorded195,022 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 195,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 194,926 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake may need adjustment

Fail 16 Sep 2021 194,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake may need adjustment

Pass 23 May 2020 194,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 192,897 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar "d" bush has slight play

Offside front brake pipe in engine compartment starting to corrode

Pass 8 Feb 2018 186,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 186,643 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 183,703 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 183,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front headlight condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 177,965 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 177,965 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 166,196 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 149,358 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 139,197 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 122,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,676 miles

Cut in the side of the offside front tyre tread

Slight oil leak in rear diferential

nail in nearside front and nearside rear tyres

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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VE55 RPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE55 RPU, 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 VE55 RPU registered?

VE55 RPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is VE55 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE55 RPU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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