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MR05 DRC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests41 (31 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75.6%

Mileage

73,117 mi
Last recorded73,117 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR05 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

31 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 73,117 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 73,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 70,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 139,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 139,953 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 70,550 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 136,564 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount slightly noisey

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 131,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noisy

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 69,901 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes are excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system insecure exhaust has fractured after catalyst. (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 128,210 miles

Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both rear suspension air bag starting to perish (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 67,413 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,911 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 122,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 117,596 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 61,111 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 107,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,095 miles

noise when steering rocked but no detectable play

Fail 23 Feb 2018 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

noise when steering rocked but no detectable play

Pass 12 Jun 2017 53,097 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,528 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 47,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 70,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 42,404 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,439 miles

Both front tyre's worn on edges

Fail 20 Nov 2014 60,437 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front tyre's worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,362 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 45,591 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2013 31,809 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Nov 2012 33,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,993 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 22,714 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 21,252 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 10,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 10,876 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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MR05 DRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.6%.

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 MR05 DRC, 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 MR05 DRC registered?

MR05 DRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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