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BP06 MFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

215,954 mi
Last recorded215,954 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 MFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 215,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 213,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 211,342 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 209,107 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 209,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 206,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 206,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 193,514 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front main brake pipe corroded

bulb out display on dash

heavy corrosion all back plates

n/s and o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2018 193,514 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front main brake pipe corroded

bulb out display on dash

heavy corrosion all back plates

n/s and o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 177,015 miles

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Central exhaust bracket is broken.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- inner face- more so n/s (3.5.1i)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills- both sides. (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside parking brake effort low

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate is heavily corroded and breaking up

Fail 7 Sep 2017 177,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Central exhaust bracket is broken.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- inner face- more so n/s (3.5.1i)

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills- both sides. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake back plate is heavily corroded and breaking up

Pass 23 Aug 2016 158,194 miles

both rear axles support mounting bushes peeling

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/65/16c

heavy corrosion o/s and n/s chassis box

slight play steering joint

Fail 23 Aug 2016 158,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear axles support mounting bushes peeling

both rear tyres stepping and cracking 205/65/16c

heavy corrosion o/s and n/s chassis box

slight play steering joint

Pass 28 Aug 2015 142,189 miles

rust in underbody and brake pipes. some free play detected in steering wheel.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 126,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 126,339 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 111,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 86,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,924 miles

front no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,668 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,668 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

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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BP06 MFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BP06 MFX, 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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BP06 MFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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