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VU55 BDX

2006 Mercedes Atego

White Diesel 6370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,395 mi
Last recorded165,395 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes Atego103,948 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 BDX
MakeMercedes
ModelAtego
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,370cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 165,395 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 165,395 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Air/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion outer tank (1.1.9 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 161,298 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 155,238 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 155,238 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/75R17.5 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Outline marker lamp not working both front upper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

various nearside side marker lights not working

Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hub covers fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

X2 o/s marker lights not working

Fail 28 Mar 2022 151,610 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Horn has more than one tone (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hub covers fitted

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

X2 o/s marker lights not working

Pass 20 Apr 2021 143,633 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 143,633 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 143,391 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive CENTRE TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 136,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer side lights not working

reverse camera not working

Fail 27 Mar 2018 136,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front outer side lights not working

reverse camera not working

Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 123,790 miles

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

all tyres cracking

nearside side marker not working

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 19 Mar 2015 123,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all tyres cracking

nearside side marker not working

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,909 miles

N/S wiper blade small split on end

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 92,484 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 83,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,793 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,672 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?

Based on 2,906 MOT tests across 384 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,699
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
384
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 11
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 10
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 8
Side repeater not working 7
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VU55 BDX is a 2006 Mercedes Atego in White with a 6,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes Atego models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 103,948 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 Atego fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU55 BDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Atego typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes Atego is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU55 BDX registered?

VU55 BDX is a 2006 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 8 February 2006.

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