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LV06 VYE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,302 mi
Last recorded181,302 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 VYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 181,302 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2021 175,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

jack point slight corroded but no holes all around

nearside front side mirror slight damage

nearside rear lamp slight damage but still in function condition

Fail 31 Jul 2021 175,319 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

jack point slight corroded but no holes all around

nearside front side mirror slight damage

nearside rear lamp slight damage but still in function condition

Pass 16 May 2020 173,394 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 173,394 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 165,389 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 161,667 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,984 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 156,984 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 151,740 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

o/s/f tyre cut outer wall but no cord showing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 145,602 miles

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

offside tyer cut but no cords showing

Fail 9 Aug 2014 145,513 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

offside tyer cut but no cords showing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 133,521 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2012 119,889 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 119,889 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 108,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 108,741 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,668 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 53,366 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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LV06 VYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV06 VYE, 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 LV06 VYE registered?

LV06 VYE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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