MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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
Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive CENTRE TANK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes Atego?
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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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VU55 BDX is a 2006 Mercedes Atego, first registered on 8 February 2006.
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