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K183 HWF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

264,463 mi
Last recorded264,463 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK183 HWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2026 264,463 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper shock mount and rear arm inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock mount and rear arm inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2025 261,433 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 261,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point Holed and Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe from Flexi Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking Point Holed and Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe from Flexi Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 257,992 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 257,984 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Vehicle has a Diesel Leak N/S/F in Engine Bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 251,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Forward Brake pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Forward Brake pipe Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 245,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Forward Slightly Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose Forward Slightly Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 245,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill Holed and Corroded, By Jacking Point and Suspension Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Forward Slightly Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi Hose Forward Slightly Corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 241,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2021 241,463 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage pipe corroded (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 236,141 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/undercovers fitted

powersteering pipe corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 236,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover/undercovers fitted

powersteering pipe corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 228,636 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 228,636 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 221,783 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 212,363 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 212,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 206,891 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 206,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 201,504 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 196,421 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 190,944 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 190,944 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 183,437 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 172,593 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 141,746 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 141,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 110,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,100 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K183 HWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 K183 HWF, 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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K183 HWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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