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DF06 ETV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

304,758 mi
Last recorded304,758 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 304,758 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 271,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 271,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has play may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/r and n/s/r both inner cv gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head light slightly perished,may improving if polishing

n/s/r tyre on outer edge slightly wearing worn

Fail 23 Sep 2017 271,046 miles

Emissions not tested massive leaking on exhaust pipe (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe after center box has big holed (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush has play may require to attention (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/r and n/s/r both inner cv gaiters (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both head light slightly perished,may improving if polishing

n/s/r tyre on outer edge slightly wearing worn

Pass 30 Sep 2016 255,463 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 255,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 227,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 227,718 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Fail 10 Sep 2014 215,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear tyres different sizes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 215,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front & rear tyres different sizes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 201,260 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 200,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

traction control light on

Pass 28 Jul 2012 193,885 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 150,109 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 150,109 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 106,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 58,396 miles

Both rear tyres tread starting to seperate

Fail 25 Jul 2009 58,396 miles

Both rear tyres tread starting to seperate

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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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DF06 ETV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF06 ETV, 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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DF06 ETV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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