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BV06 VZL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,637 mi
Last recorded158,637 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 158,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 147,856 miles

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

both rear spring upper and lower rubber mounts worn

suspect fuel injector blowing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,462 miles

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

fuel injector blowing

Pass 18 Aug 2023 119,895 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 119,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 111,041 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 111,033 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 101,003 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 87,115 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 75,347 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 56,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 56,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 42,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 42,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,181 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

wiper marks on screen

Fail 11 Jul 2013 36,969 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

wiper marks on screen

Pass 13 Jul 2012 33,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel near to excess

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,174 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 25,401 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,263 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 21,254 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 VZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

BV06 VZL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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