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KR06 THU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

178,062 mi
Last recorded178,062 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 178,062 miles

Injector chuffing

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 178,059 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Injector chuffing

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 173,002 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 173,002 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 170,969 miles

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

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

brake pad light on

Fail 2 Mar 2021 170,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 6 Feb 2020 160,270 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 160,270 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 150,626 miles

bonnet release handle damaged, bonnet was opened by pulling the cable with pliers

both front ARB linkage rubbers are cracking

both front flexi brake hoses are cracking slightly

brake pad wear light on, all brake pads look fine

child seat fitted to n/s front saet

no reverse lights

o/s headlamp lens cover deteriorated, beam pattern just ok

o/s rear fog lamp repaired with tape

o/s rear tyre worn low and valve cracking

slight bind on the o/s rear brake

slight movement in the wiper stalk

Fail 22 Jan 2019 150,626 miles

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

bonnet release handle damaged, bonnet was opened by pulling the cable with pliers

both front ARB linkage rubbers are cracking

both front flexi brake hoses are cracking slightly

brake pad wear light on, all brake pads look fine

child seat fitted to n/s front saet

no reverse lights

o/s headlamp lens cover deteriorated, beam pattern just ok

o/s rear fog lamp repaired with tape

o/s rear tyre worn low and valve cracking

slight bind on the o/s rear brake

slight movement in the wiper stalk

Pass 4 Oct 2017 144,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 144,933 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex hose (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 137,618 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle hose casing cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm + inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens unit deteriorated / cracked

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 137,618 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of vehicle hose casing cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.20mm + inner shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light lens unit deteriorated / cracked

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 132,188 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 125,863 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 125,863 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,323 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 112,323 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 104,453 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 104,452 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,516 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 89,175 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,175 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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KR06 THU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KR06 THU, 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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KR06 THU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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