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DE06 RJY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

529,700 mi
Last recorded529,700 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 RJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 529,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

o/s/f chassis rusted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 529,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

o/s/f chassis rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 484,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 484,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 427,706 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner tie bar (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 392,170 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

steering rack gaiter has mist of oil

Pass 19 Dec 2013 349,655 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e.m light on

nearside front brake slightly binding

Fail 19 Dec 2013 349,655 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

e.m light on

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Dec 2012 320,433 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight play steeing rack

Pass 30 Nov 2011 287,462 miles

both front and rear disc brakes worn

damage to rear bumper

Pass 5 May 2011 276,165 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2010 250,238 miles
Fail 26 May 2010

Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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DE06 RJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DE06 RJY, 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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DE06 RJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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