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BV06 VJA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

260,402 mi
Last recorded260,402 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 260,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 376,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 374,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 208,084 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 208,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 167,684 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 167,684 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 129,797 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 129,797 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,696 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 100,696 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 80,947 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 80,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 VJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BV06 VJA, 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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BV06 VJA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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