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BV06 VUO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,872 mi
Last recorded124,872 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 124,872 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 124,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both led bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front flexi hose insecure

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 122,189 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 118,870 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 118,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak diff

Pass 20 Oct 2021 107,852 miles

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Sep 2021 107,844 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn osf link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened nsf link broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

ns an dos front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2020 107,511 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside 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 21 Feb 2019 96,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,909 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush on sub-frame (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 74,381 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,172 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,296 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 57,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,048 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,502 miles

Bonnet release cable adrift

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight bind right front brake

left front wheel arch liner loose

Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,493 miles

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

Bonnet release cable adrift

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Slight bind right front brake

left front wheel arch liner loose

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,631 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,642 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 14,098 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,098 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2009 9,584 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 9,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

BV06 VUO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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