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BT06 TKF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

271,515 mi
Last recorded271,515 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 TKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 271,515 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 255,899 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 249,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 241,183 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 235,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 223,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 212,652 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 201,828 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

Damage/scratches on front screen.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension legs have reduced damping effect.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Parking brake lever almost at the end of its travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear diff mountings deteriorated.

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fumes coming from under air box when engine running.

Fail 5 Sep 2019 201,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

Damage/scratches on front screen.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front suspension legs have reduced damping effect.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Parking brake lever almost at the end of its travel.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear diff mountings deteriorated.

Spare tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fumes coming from under air box when engine running.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 185,197 miles

Air con pipe loose under bonnet.

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror loose.

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

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

Play in front anti-roll bar.

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

Rear diff. mountings deteriorated.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare. (5.2.3 (e))

Weakness in front and rear shock aborbers with reduced damping effect.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 185,197 miles

Air con pipe loose under bonnet.

Damage to nearside rear lamp unit.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside mirror loose.

Oil film on nearside rear shock absorber.

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

Play in front anti-roll bar.

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

Rear diff. mountings deteriorated.

Travel on parking brake lever.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Spare. (5.2.3 (e))

Weakness in front and rear shock aborbers with reduced damping effect.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 169,234 miles

Air con pipe insecure, under bonnet.

Damage to nearside headlamp.

Deterioration to number plates.

Deterioration to rear diff. mountings.

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear lamp cracked.

Offside front brake pad warning wire loose.

Offside mirror loose.

Oil leak from diff.

Play at front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Rear brake pads worn.

Reduced damping from front suspension legs.

Reduced damping from rear shock absorbers.

Various dash board warning lights on.

Fail 2 Sep 2017 168,981 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Through dash board. (1.9.2a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Air con pipe insecure, under bonnet.

Damage to nearside headlamp.

Deterioration to number plates.

Deterioration to rear diff. mountings.

Metal in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear lamp cracked.

Offside front brake pad warning wire loose.

Offside mirror loose.

Oil leak from diff.

Play at front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

Rear brake pads worn.

Reduced damping from front suspension legs.

Reduced damping from rear shock absorbers.

Various dash board warning lights on.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 158,738 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 148,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 141,583 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 132,061 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 132,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 122,932 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 122,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 110,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,743 miles

parking brake travel long though reserve is available

Pass 2 May 2009 82,205 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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BT06 TKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BT06 TKF, 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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BT06 TKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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