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BV06 VRW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,464 mi
Last recorded228,464 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 228,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 228,153 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 220,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 207,326 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s/f and o/s/f jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 21 Feb 2018 195,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 175,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 153,176 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 137,129 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 137,129 miles

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

alternator belt cracks

Pass 11 Mar 2014 117,317 miles

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

Offside inner steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,658 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 100,650 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,799 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 78,796 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,131 miles

handbrake slightly high

n/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are low to 2mm

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,327 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,715 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 VRW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

BV06 VRW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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