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DE06 UPS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,281 mi
Last recorded134,281 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 134,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,810 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 130,732 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2 Nails ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 127,312 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror housing damaged and slightly insecure

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 127,309 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pad warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Mirror housing damaged and slightly insecure

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 123,231 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

pad warning lamp lit

rusting on underbody and suspension

Pass 21 Jun 2019 118,766 miles

n/s/r tyre agecracking

rusting on underbody and suspension

seatbelts slow returning

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

n//s/f tyre tread scrubbing on edge

Fail 13 Jun 2019 118,700 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded end of long pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

n//s/f tyre tread scrubbing on edge

n/s/r tyre agecracking

rusting on underbody and suspension

seatbelts slow returning

Pass 28 Jun 2018 114,809 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 114,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded long pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

grease on brake pipes-suspect slight corrosion

heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

indicator switch slightly loose

n/s/f wing liner loose

rear discs corroded

slight corrosion in places on brake pipes-grease on pipes making assesment difficult

Fail 10 Jun 2016 106,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not aimed at screen correctly (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

indicator switch slightly loose

n/s/f tyre agecracking and sidewall showing signs of splitting

n/s/f wing liner loose

rear discs corroded

slight corrosion in places on brake pipes-grease on pipes making assesment difficult

Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

adjustment to parking brake travel

n/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edge

n/s/f wing liner insecure

rear shockers getting weak

slight corrosion in places on brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 95,460 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Mar 2014 95,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,329 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,323 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,202 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,216 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 72,215 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,366 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,088 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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DE06 UPS 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 65.2%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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