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BV06 VZR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,818 mi
Last recorded114,818 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 114,818 miles

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

Offside front inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Jan 2025 112,946 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 112,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 110,328 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 106,106 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 102,647 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill next to trailing bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,716 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,476 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,241 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front number plate is starting to delaminate

very slight play in the steering / track rod ends

Pass 9 Nov 2017 81,623 miles

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Nov 2017 81,623 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2016 76,845 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,607 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 66,888 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,888 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,801 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 45,731 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 45,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,267 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 37,257 miles

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

Centre silencer thin

Front pads getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,061 miles

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

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 VZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VZR, 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 VZR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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