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BL06 ZHD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,244 mi
Last recorded176,244 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 ZHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 176,244 miles

Nearside Front inner wing holed out of area

Offside Rear door taped up

Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,878 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 166,841 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion beginning at near side door step box section an rear cross member above the tow bar.

reverse lights not working

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 13 Oct 2023 166,782 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at the rear of the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion beginning at near side door step box section an rear cross member above the tow bar.

reverse lights not working

various covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2022 158,728 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas at inner and outer sills and offside front door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension forward mountings at sill area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 158,539 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both head lights (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas at inner and outer sills and offside front door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension forward mountings at sill area on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 12 Oct 2021 151,399 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate is slightly corroded (parking brake shoes)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 151,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake back plate is slightly corroded (parking brake shoes)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 143,199 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 143,198 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe(s) in engine bay near ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe(s) in engine bay near ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 133,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 133,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 131,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 131,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 128,930 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 125,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,872 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 101,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 101,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 87,243 miles

offside door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2012 87,097 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 30,437 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 ZHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BL06 ZHD, 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 ZHD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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