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BT06 ZFA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,701 mi
Last recorded129,701 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 ZFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 129,701 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

car tyres fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2018 129,701 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

car tyres fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 118,370 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

rear differential oil leak

slight notchiness in steering operation

Fail 19 Jul 2017 118,370 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tailpipe insecure (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load middle (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

rear differential oil leak

slight notchiness in steering operation

Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,234 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S/F & O/S/F RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 106,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT TO REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 93,666 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,039 miles

Advise bonnet pull broken

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,039 miles

Advise bonnet pull broken

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 89,938 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 79,242 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,953 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 61,953 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2009 47,721 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn low 2mm

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 ZFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFA, 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 BT06 ZFA registered?

BT06 ZFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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