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B14 EFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,133 mi
Last recorded208,133 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 EFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 208,133 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty behind screen (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff seal leaking

very corroded underbody

Fail 1 Sep 2026 208,133 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty behind screen (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear diff seal leaking

very corroded underbody

Pass 4 Sep 2025 199,535 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2025 199,532 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Sep 2024 195,343 miles

General underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2024 195,343 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2023 186,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2023 186,668 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2022 178,675 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 178,675 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped in centre (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all on vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped

Pass 10 Sep 2021 172,292 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 172,273 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective both brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 168,082 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 160,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 244,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 142,211 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 136,450 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 126,094 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,061 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,456 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 106,456 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 92,970 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 92,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 64,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,485 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,178 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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B14 EFY 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 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B14 EFY, 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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B14 EFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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