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WU06 SYO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,638 mi
Last recorded149,638 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 SYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 149,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 144,262 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 144,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Service brake excessively binding parking brake sticking on (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 231,873 miles

Front pad warning light on but pads ok

Fail 4 Feb 2019 231,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front pad warning light on but pads ok

Pass 23 Mar 2018 226,347 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 135,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 135,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,189 miles

Blow past one of the Injectors

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 118,377 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front ABS wire incorrectly routed and rubs anti roll bar linkage

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 105,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly smearing

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 96,699 miles

front brakes wearing thin

Pass 24 Mar 2012 88,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 76,294 miles

nearside rear spring corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2010 68,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 60,379 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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WU06 SYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU06 SYO, 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 WU06 SYO registered?

WU06 SYO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is WU06 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 SYO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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