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BL06 VJJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,313 mi
Last recorded195,313 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 195,313 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 191,315 miles

Front to ear metal rake pipe coroded at front section area.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at front section area.

N/S/R Tyre perished in the tread.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Power steering pipes corroded (rack area).

Steering feels notchy.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 187,598 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at front section area.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at front section.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Travel on park brake.

Fail 30 Jul 2021 187,585 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust tail pipe corroded.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at front section area.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at front section.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

Travel on park brake.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 184,264 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated at rear section.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at front section area.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at front section area.

O/S/F Metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 17 May 2019 178,086 miles

Evidence of fuel leak at fuel tank area. No fuel leak found at time of test.

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded at front section area,

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded at front section area.

Steering feels notchy.

Tow bar electrical wiring damaged.

Travel on park brake pedal.

Pass 29 May 2018 171,695 miles

O/S/F Flexible brake hose twisted and poorly routed.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 163,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 163,966 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 153,719 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 153,689 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 134,325 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs worn.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 118,473 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 118,040 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 98,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 88,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 73,990 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 19 Jul 2011 73,990 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,099 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,879 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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BL06 VJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL06 VJJ, 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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BL06 VJJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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