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AD51 YAM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 YAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 121,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 112,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing screen slightly.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 107,906 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake reserve travel only just met

Fail 10 Oct 2022 107,885 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

hand brake reserve travel only just met

Pass 14 Oct 2021 101,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,041 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 87,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 82,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in two places (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2017 73,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,195 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,363 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,075 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 16 May 2012 88,457 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 67,407 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,161 miles

n/side front tyre worn low outer edge

n/side rear lens cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,161 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

n/side front tyre worn low outer edge

n/side rear lens cracked

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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AD51 YAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AD51 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD51 YAM registered?

AD51 YAM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AD51 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 YAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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