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BV06 VUA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,126 mi
Last recorded151,126 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 151,126 miles

Nearside sliding door corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2026 151,122 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside sliding door corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2025 144,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

both headlights poor image

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 27 Feb 2025 144,690 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

both headlights poor image

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,032 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

corrosion around vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2023 133,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

osr wheel arch corroded

sliding door corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 127,223 miles

nearside front & both rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front flexible brake hose starting to crack/perish

nearside rear tyre scuffed & perishing on outer sidewall

tailgate support struts weak

Fail 23 Feb 2022 127,222 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front & both rear metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front flexible brake hose starting to crack/perish

nearside rear tyre scuffed & perishing on outer sidewall

tailgate support struts weak

Pass 23 Feb 2021 118,695 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT & BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SCUFFED & PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

TAILGATE SUPPORT STRUTS WEAK

Pass 12 Feb 2020 113,145 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT & BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

PROPSHAFT FRONT UNIVERSAL JOINT WEARING/SLIGHT PLAY

SHOCK ABSORBERS APPEAR TO HAVE REDUCED DAMPING AFFECT

Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,634 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER BOX CORRODING & BLOWING SL;IGHTLY

FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CRACK/PERISH

OFFSIDE FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

SHOCK ABSORBERS APPEAR TO HAVE REDUCED DAMPING AFFECT

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,089 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY LOW

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,977 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK BRAKE PADS

Pass 24 Feb 2016 91,149 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 24 Feb 2016 91,149 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,189 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroding & blowing slightly - advise to be replaced

Fail 18 Mar 2014 81,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust tailpipe corroding & blowing slightly - advise to be replaced

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,431 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,630 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,313 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 48,767 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,441 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 VUA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV06 VUA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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