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BP06 MGU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,062 mi
Last recorded174,062 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 MGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,062 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 174,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 176,342 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 165,712 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 143,566 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 137,895 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 137,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 125,898 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 110,630 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,629 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,749 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 93,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,382 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on rear diff

Fail 26 Oct 2013 65,381 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak on rear diff

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,012 miles

rear axle upper bushes starting to seperate

Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,034 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 56,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 52,181 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 52,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,711 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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BP06 MGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MGU, 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 BP06 MGU registered?

BP06 MGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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