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B16 UNV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,150 mi
Last recorded174,150 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 UNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 174,150 miles

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

Nearside central out rigger corroded

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

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

Slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 26 Sep 2025 173,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside central out rigger corroded

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

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

Slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 16 Oct 2024 166,004 miles

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 156,403 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 156,402 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 146,663 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 146,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 138,673 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 138,672 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,063 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 133,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point

Offside Front jacking point

brake warning lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,347 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,712 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,643 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,052 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 82,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,602 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,578 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 59,144 miles

front & rear discs slightly corroded & scored

Pass 29 Dec 2009 52,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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B16 UNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B16 UNV, 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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What year was B16 UNV registered?

B16 UNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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