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BN06 XUA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,519 mi
Last recorded171,519 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 171,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all around (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 163,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 163,506 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x 2 (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. becoming low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 153,153 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 153,153 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 150,652 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 143,115 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 84,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,679 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,945 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre scuffed

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + split around inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,489 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 62,829 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre getting low with slight cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,829 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low with slight cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,149 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,633 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 38,790 miles

parking brake needs ajusting

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

parking brake needs ajusting

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,683 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning light on possible low rear pads

Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,342 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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BN06 XUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White 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 BN06 XUA, 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 BN06 XUA registered?

BN06 XUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for BN06 XUA shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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