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BV06 VNU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,519 mi
Last recorded155,519 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 155,519 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop shaft u/j excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 149,786 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 145,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 140,396 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 140,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 133,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 125,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 119,141 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,141 miles

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

high level stop lamp not working

oil low

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,438 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 112,318 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 109,169 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 101,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 92,269 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,353 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,353 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,314 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 70,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,219 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 60,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,237 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 36,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

BV06 VNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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