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BV06 VJL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,616 mi
Last recorded156,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 156,616 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 144,787 miles

Offside Rear exhaust pipe loose

Pass 4 Jul 2024 132,212 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 120,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,006 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 95,944 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 87,634 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,171 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 71,583 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 71,581 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

advise nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 64,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,207 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,690 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,573 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,573 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,590 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,501 miles

n/s rear tyre shows damage around outer edge

o/s front tyre shows uneven wear around outer edge

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 VJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

BV06 VJL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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