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KO06 BOU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

359,951 mi
Last recorded359,951 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 BOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 359,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2021 359,941 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bottom of sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger /step / inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bottom of sliding door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger /step/innersill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2019 749,282 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 749,282 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 328,065 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 337,365 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 325,827 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 305,711 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside SEAT BELTS SLOW RE-COIL

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 305,701 miles

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

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside SEAT BELTS SLOW RE-COIL

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 289,624 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND BRAKE

Offside Front SEAT BELT RE-COIL SLOW

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 289,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front SLIGHT BIND BRAKE

Offside Front SEAT BELT RE-COIL SLOW

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2016 270,621 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 270,605 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 251,689 miles

nearside diff seal leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2015 251,656 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load centre seat (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside diff seal leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 221,859 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

FRONT SHOCKS SOFT

Fail 20 Apr 2015 221,848 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

FRONT SHOCKS SOFT

Pass 13 Oct 2014 196,466 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 253,691 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Apr 2014 178,814 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 162,108 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 144,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 144,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 144,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 128,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare wheel is insecure inside passenger area

Fail 29 Oct 2012 128,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

spare wheel is insecure inside passenger area

Pass 15 May 2012 112,654 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 112,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 100,250 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 379,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise slight wear on osf tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 295,001 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 292,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KO06 BOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KO06 BOU, 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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KO06 BOU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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