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DE06 UPL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,756 mi
Last recorded204,756 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 UPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 204,756 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes either corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame area and components lightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside generally corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2020 204,756 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes either corroded or greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub frame area and components lightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

underside generally corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2018 204,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

small chip outside zone a of windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2017 204,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes but greased (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 204,708 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 23 May 2014 198,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2014 198,555 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 151,407 miles

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

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

OSR lower reflector cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2012 151,399 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front discs are worn

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

OSR lower reflector cracked

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

Pass 10 May 2011 96,830 miles

Both front discs are worn

Fail 10 May 2011 96,822 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Both front brake discs are worn.

Pass 11 May 2010 56,805 miles

Brake pad warning light is on

Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,787 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 27,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 UPL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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