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HD06 UFY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,854 mi
Last recorded219,854 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 UFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2024 219,854 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed excess (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front antiroll bar d rubbers worn bush still around bar

brake pad waring light on

Pass 21 Sep 2023 197,542 miles

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

both front antiroll bar d rubbers slighht play n/s and o/s

both rear coil springs slight corroded

handbrake works but on limit of travel

rear exhaust slight corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2023 197,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front antiroll bar d rubbers slighht play n/s and o/s

both rear coil springs slight corroded

handbrake works but on limit of travel

rear exhaust slight corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 177,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 159,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,731 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 137,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 129,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 129,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 129,260 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 111,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector is damaged ,advise replace however still has some reflector showing

Offside Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir damp possible spillage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tailgate/boot lid damaged stiff to open/close is secure

tow ball and electrics have been removed

Fail 2 Aug 2018 111,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached socket retaining device missing (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir damp possible spillage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tailgate/boot lid damaged stiff to open/close is secure

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,332 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 96,086 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,805 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,842 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 20,174 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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HD06 UFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HD06 UFY, 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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HD06 UFY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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