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KV06 SVW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,160 mi
Last recorded225,160 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 225,160 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis swelling chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arches on both sides inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both head lamps cloudy/deteriorated light out put not reduced

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s n/s outer/inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit cracked

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front to rear underside suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 224,796 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides os and ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all jacking point corroded

corrosion to underside

inner sills corroded

underside corroded

wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 224,579 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front mirror tapped up

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides os and ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear

all jacking point corroded

both sides os and ns sills corroded

corrosion to underside

front wheel arch corroded both sides os and ns

Fail 10 Jan 2024 224,579 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides os and ns jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides os and ns (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light cracked

Offside Front mirror tapped up

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides os and ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides os and ns (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear

all jacking point corroded

both sides os and ns sills corroded

corrosion to underside

front wheel arch corroded both sides os and ns

Pass 7 Jan 2023 223,571 miles

Nearside Front light cracked

Offside Front mirror tapped up

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor corroded

all 4 arch corroded

all 4 jacking point corroded

corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Jan 2022 217,609 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Front tapped up

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor ex corroded

both sills and arches corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 209,879 miles

Central exhaust rubber split

Pass 17 Jun 2019 224,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lights not working.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 219,980 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 201,503 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 201,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 175,544 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 153,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 133,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 114,978 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,285 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 80,731 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 80,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,724 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,019 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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KV06 SVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KV06 SVW, 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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KV06 SVW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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