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EF06 ZYV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,683 mi
Last recorded124,683 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,683 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside + Offside around jacking points / inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 124,679 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside + Offside around jacking points / inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,239 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 117,239 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 109,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 101,732 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror casing missing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,670 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 91,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 73,153 miles

Central Rear exhaust is slightly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,906 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 69,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,304 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Offside rear tyre is cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 61,323 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Offside rear tyre has surface cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,323 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Offside rear tyre has surface cracks

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 57,849 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS/airbag light stays on indicating system malfunction

Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,018 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

S.R.S. light on

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,085 miles

SRS light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,921 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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EF06 ZYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF06 ZYV, 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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What year was EF06 ZYV registered?

EF06 ZYV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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The MOT history for EF06 ZYV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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