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KO06 OLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,848 mi
Last recorded218,848 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 218,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 213,321 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 207,659 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pad warning indicator on dash

diesel sat on fuel filter no visible dripping

Fail 29 Aug 2019 207,658 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear indicator (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

brake pad warning indicator on dash

diesel sat on fuel filter no visible dripping

Pass 3 Sep 2018 193,947 miles

brake pad light illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 176,651 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 176,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 152,638 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2016 152,638 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,322 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 126,023 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 121,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 113,184 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,812 miles

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

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light on

parking brake travel high

Fail 18 Aug 2010 107,812 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated

engine management light on

parking brake travel high

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,683 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 OLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KO06 OLJ, 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 KO06 OLJ registered?

KO06 OLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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