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KU06 OBH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,466 mi
Last recorded226,466 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 226,466 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 226,461 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 217,761 miles

Corrosion nearside + offside front jacking points

Corrosion rear outriggers / crossmember

Corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 12 Feb 2019 217,761 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Corrosion nearside + offside front jacking points

Corrosion rear outriggers / crossmember

Corrosion to nearside + offside rear chassis

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre missing

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 208,388 miles

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front Jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 208,388 miles

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

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

Corrosion to fuel tank strap

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside front Jacking points (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 193,941 miles

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

corrosion nearside to offside rear brake pipe

corrosion offside rear chassis

corrosion to nearside + offside front jacking points

Pass 2 Feb 2016 176,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

engine oil level low

offside rear side light is dull

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Feb 2016 176,506 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion offside rear brake pipe

engine oil level low

offside rear side light is dull

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 164,673 miles

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

play in nearside steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2015 164,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

parking brake warning light stays on

play in nearside steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2014 152,820 miles

corrosion font jacking pads

slight corrosion offside rear coil spring top mounting prescribed area

Fail 10 Feb 2014 152,820 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion font jacking pads

corrosion offside front brake pipe

slight corrosion offside rear coil spring top mounting prescribed area

Pass 18 Feb 2013 139,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 125,689 miles

N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP BUSH WORN

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in n/s front drop link arm [dust cover also split]

Pass 18 Feb 2011 109,799 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 109,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 91,021 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 91,017 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 70,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil low

o/s front inner arch guard insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,733 miles

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

engine oil low

o/s front inner arch guard insecure

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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KU06 OBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KU06 OBH, 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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KU06 OBH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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