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H20 OFU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,084 mi
Last recorded164,084 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 OFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 164,084 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake pedal (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount area, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mount area, jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Back of sill Near jacking point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Jacking point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 162,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 162,330 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 159,492 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 154,491 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 153,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 153,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front both tyres worn on edges

Front on both sides chassis corroded on jacking points

Front steering shaft u joint has play

Rear both front to rear brake pipes half of them could not verify condition as they run over fuel tank

Pass 23 Aug 2021 152,253 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 149,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 143,251 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,838 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 122,938 miles

Windscreen wipers are slightly smeary.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,160 miles

Slight knock from steering column.

Stone chip in centre of windscreen.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,869 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,505 miles

Centre section of exhaust has a slight leak.

Slight knock from steering column.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,952 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,914 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,958 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,820 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H20 OFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H20 OFU, 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 H20 OFU registered?

H20 OFU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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