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LY06 VZE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 VZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,200 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 120,193 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.1 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,679 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have cleaned break pipe and tested brakes (1.1.11 (c))

glow plug light on

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 116,675 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have cleaned break pipe and tested brakes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

glow plug light on

rear suspension corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,878 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 113,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 110,962 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 109,893 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 109,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 103,160 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 97,025 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 79,328 miles

offside front door mirror caseing damaged

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2012 79,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front door mirror caseing damaged

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,842 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2011 67,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,733 miles

excessive handbrake travel

offside door mirror damaged

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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LY06 VZE 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 58.8%.

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 LY06 VZE, 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 LY06 VZE registered?

LY06 VZE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 August 2006.

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