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WR55 AFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

208,801 mi
Last recorded208,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 208,801 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 208,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 200,487 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 200,487 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 181,369 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 181,369 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 163,319 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 163,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 240,224 miles

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

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

Slight weep of oil from NS of steering rack

Fail 16 Jan 2012 131,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osr tyre has a cut around the outer side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2012 131,558 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

osr tyre has a cut around the outer side wall

Pass 28 Jan 2011 109,640 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 109,566 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,755 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear lamp damaged but not affecting other lights

Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,311 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 67,311 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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WR55 AFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WR55 AFX, 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 WR55 AFX registered?

WR55 AFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is WR55 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 AFX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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