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DR06 WAY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,484 mi
Last recorded88,484 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR06 WAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 88,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 85,006 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 80,730 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both head lamp units very dull

Front steering wheel covering lose

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords puncherd (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,730 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both head lamp units very dull

Front steering wheel covering lose

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords puncherd (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 80,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened prescribed area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 78,744 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 76,886 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords on outside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,649 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 68,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2018 68,702 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2018 68,697 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking Front to Rear Brake Pipe (3.6.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brake Pad Warning Light on Dash

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

Engine Noise Possible Drive Belt Tensioner Worn/Noisy

Front Aeroblades Smearing

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

High Level Brake Light Not Working

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

Nearside Rear Differential Seal Leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre Poor Condition Bald on Inner Edge 205/65/16 C

Offside Front Bodywork Door Damaged

Offside Rear Tyre Showing Signs of Runflat Damage

Oil leak Gearbox Oil Sump Pan Auto ()

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 64,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 53,661 miles

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Fail 5 Sep 2014 53,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 47,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,816 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 43,720 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 43,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,525 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 38,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake warning light stays on

bulb warning light stays on

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,994 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 22,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DR06 WAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DR06 WAY, 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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DR06 WAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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