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BN06 XUV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,415 mi
Last recorded174,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 174,415 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 172,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 157,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS malfunction warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heat applied to track rod ends

nearside dip max low/ offside dip max high (with adj set on 0

nearside front headlamp lens condensated

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil low on dip stick

the nearside crear park brake has considerable less efficiency than the nearside (SEE PRINT OUT )

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2012 157,596 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SRS malfunction warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heat applied to track rod ends

nearside dip max low/ offside dip max high (with adj set on 0

nearside front headlamp lens condensated

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil low on dip stick

the nearside crear park brake has considerable less efficiency than the nearside (SEE PRINT OUT )

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2011 142,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 121,218 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 121,218 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 103,906 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 103,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 XUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BN06 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

BN06 XUV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is BN06 XUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 XUV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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