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BV06 VVL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

202,092 mi
Last recorded202,092 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 202,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 197,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 197,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 193,913 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 193,908 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 186,703 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 186,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 181,425 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2022 181,425 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2021 176,539 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2021 176,539 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2020 171,772 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 171,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 167,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 160,234 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 160,234 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 153,477 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seat belts slow to retract

Fail 31 Jul 2017 153,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear seat belts slow to retract

Pass 10 Aug 2016 148,558 miles

Front Seat belt buckles locking ok but loose in there fitting

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 148,558 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Seat belt buckles locking ok but loose in there fitting

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 142,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 135,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 136,587 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,608 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 129,608 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 121,141 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 121,141 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 84,158 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,566 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 69,566 miles

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

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 VVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 VVL, 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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BV06 VVL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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