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MW55 OOV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

408,257 mi
Last recorded408,257 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 OOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 408,257 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd one from the gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear upper coil spring mounting points rusty, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear of chassis rusty, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes rusty,

Fail 11 Nov 2025 408,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd one from the gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear upper coil spring mounting points rusty, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear of chassis rusty, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes rusty,

Pass 18 Nov 2024 250,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 250,073 miles

Central Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill next to front jacking point, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill next to jacking point at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill at middle next to fuel filler, middle of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill next to rear jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill middle of vehicle, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill next to rear jacking point, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail, just in front of rear suspension arm mounting, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes have some wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 243,895 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 236,505 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil mist on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake backing plates rusty x 2

Pass 1 Nov 2021 228,880 miles

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 3 Nov 2020 221,361 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 221,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 212,717 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 202,638 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 202,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 194,087 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 295,994 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 175,131 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 163,501 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 147,795 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 133,188 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 133,187 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 129,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front & offside rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

Pass 30 Dec 2011 129,281 miles

offside front & offside rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 123,722 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 123,721 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 106,757 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 106,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,661 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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MW55 OOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MW55 OOV, 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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MW55 OOV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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