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WP55 OBB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

233,493 mi
Last recorded233,493 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 OBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 233,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 233,493 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 228,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 220,669 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 220,663 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 216,014 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 216,014 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 211,401 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2017 211,401 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2016 197,664 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 177,757 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 159,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 142,348 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 142,343 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 123,154 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 102,432 miles

3 x stone chips in windscreen

both front brake hoses starting to deteriate

rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,773 miles

advise park brake travel becoming excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2009 62,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,772 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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WP55 OBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 WP55 OBB, 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 WP55 OBB registered?

WP55 OBB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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