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VX55 WGU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 162,581 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 160,032 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 158,703 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 158,203 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 152,638 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 152,638 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 235,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Apr 2015 234,967 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 139,238 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 138,960 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 131,787 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 122,838 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 122,465 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,982 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 105,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 92,373 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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VX55 WGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX55 WGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX55 WGU registered?

VX55 WGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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The MOT history for VX55 WGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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