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F7 SBS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

224,680 mi
Last recorded224,680 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF7 SBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 224,680 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 224,677 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 220,735 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 220,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 211,393 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 211,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 204,863 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 198,607 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 196,849 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 196,842 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 194,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 192,175 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 192,168 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 191,076 miles

Nearside Front headlamp misted up on inside

Fail 19 May 2017 191,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front headlamp misted up on inside

Pass 26 Apr 2016 188,417 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 188,417 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 186,417 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 186,417 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 173,989 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 151,004 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 151,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 126,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 103,507 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 97,391 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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F7 SBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 F7 SBS, 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 F7 SBS registered?

F7 SBS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is F7 SBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F7 SBS shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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