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C8 WHS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

295,650 mi
Last recorded295,650 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 295,650 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 295,650 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 282,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 264,258 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 264,257 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 246,845 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer suspension arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 230,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 230,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 215,777 miles

incorrect wheel and tyre type fitted ( standard car tyres fitted)

Fail 17 Nov 2020 215,777 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

incorrect wheel and tyre type fitted ( standard car tyres fitted)

Pass 12 Dec 2019 200,618 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 200,616 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 183,047 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 165,855 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 165,855 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,251 miles

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

brake pedal rubber won

Pass 7 Dec 2015 131,691 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 131,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 114,190 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,428 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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C8 WHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C8 WHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C8 WHS registered?

C8 WHS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is C8 WHS safe to buy?

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