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WR55 UNW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

282,634 mi
Last recorded282,634 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 UNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 282,634 miles

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 21 Jan 2016 282,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Jan 2015 243,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 242,604 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 199,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 144,510 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 143,553 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 113,216 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 113,216 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,190 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 103,055 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside rear tyre cut in side wall

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Jan 2010 75,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,219 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,066 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 UNW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

WR55 UNW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is WR55 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 UNW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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