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BV06 VZB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,359 mi
Last recorded136,359 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 VZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2026 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2026 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 130,035 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 127,824 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 127,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,817 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 120,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 115,820 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 115,820 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,662 miles

Nearside Front oil filler cap incorrect but not leaking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake needs adjustment but locks ok

Fail 17 Apr 2019 108,565 miles

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

Nearside Front oil filler cap incorrect but not leaking

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake needs adjustment but locks ok

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,391 miles

oil cap incorrect

Fail 25 Apr 2018 104,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil cap incorrect

Pass 2 May 2017 99,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear light unit slight damage small hole

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 93,331 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 93,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 86,693 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 86,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 80,685 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2014 80,685 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 10 May 2013 73,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 May 2013 73,948 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,907 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 66,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2011 58,981 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 45,737 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,328 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 VZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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