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YE55 OEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

86,055 mi
Last recorded86,055 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 OEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 86,055 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 84,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,310 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,160 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 78,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside headlight damaged.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/scored/corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 72,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 68,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 63,884 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 55,909 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 55,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 54,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 52,231 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 52,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,839 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 43,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,882 miles

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2011 36,732 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 36,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,092 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,023 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 29,023 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,722 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,541 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,623 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 21,622 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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YE55 OEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YE55 OEJ, 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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YE55 OEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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