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BV06 VYT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,481 mi
Last recorded221,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 221,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 221,481 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 203,044 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

parking brake vhas long travel but efficient pass

Fail 16 Mar 2023 203,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens clouded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens clouded (4.1.4 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail second joint along (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle broken (1.1.6 (d))

parking brake vhas long travel but efficient pass

Pass 9 Mar 2022 196,083 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear sill damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake release mechanism worn

Pass 16 Mar 2021 189,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 149,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 119,024 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 119,024 miles

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 114,281 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 114,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 108,670 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 102,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,329 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 88,346 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 80,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,827 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,103 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 28,483 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 28,483 miles

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

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

Water in o/s headlight.

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 VYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

BV06 VYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BV06 VYT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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