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DK06 UBV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,435 mi
Last recorded214,435 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 214,435 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 214,435 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 210,441 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 201,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 185,417 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 172,801 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 160,969 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 15 May 2017 160,969 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 May 2016 156,972 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 156,970 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2015 152,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn From inner Edge

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

Fail 7 May 2014 147,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 147,028 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 141,274 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inner tread

wiper blades

Fail 15 May 2013 141,274 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s front tyre is starting to wear on the inner tread

wiper blades

Pass 8 May 2012 134,760 miles

Trailer electrical socket is not functioning.

Fail 20 Aug 2011 132,104 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 132,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,672 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 123,672 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f washer pipe split

o/s/r tyre getting low

rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 May 2010 103,822 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake discs lipped

wipers worn

Fail 7 May 2010 103,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front brake discs lipped

wipers worn

Pass 29 May 2009 82,607 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 82,607 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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DK06 UBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK06 UBV, 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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DK06 UBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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