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BV06 VFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,264 mi
Last recorded227,264 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 227,264 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

advise slight roughness in steering

advise steering wheel grip security

Pass 25 Jul 2025 211,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 194,612 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 179,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advise steering wheel grip condition

Pass 10 Aug 2022 164,988 miles

advise corrosion to offside and nearside step mounts

advise corrosion to rear chassis rails

Fail 9 Aug 2022 164,982 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to offside and nearside step mounts

advise corrosion to rear chassis rails

Pass 6 Aug 2021 151,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 146,736 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 146,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 141,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 141,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 135,735 miles

advise corrosion to offside and nearside step mount

Pass 27 Jul 2017 128,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 128,850 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,279 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 112,431 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,431 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2014 94,514 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 73,261 miles

handbrake travel and efforts BORDERLINE

Pass 11 May 2012 63,317 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 63,317 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 56,098 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 49,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,147 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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BV06 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV06 VFX, 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 BV06 VFX registered?

BV06 VFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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