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P13 BMX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,488 mi
Last recorded171,488 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 BMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 171,488 miles

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

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

slight surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2025 170,287 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 170,287 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 164,619 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2023 152,084 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 139,848 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 139,848 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 136,391 miles

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

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

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

under body area light corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2020 136,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 131,524 miles

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / signs of been welded / plate work

Fail 22 Jun 2017 131,355 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel excessive travel on foot operated parking brake (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn out of shape / flat spotted / bald 205 / 65 / 16 rapid effivan / 8 ply (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

underside / paneling / steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / signs of been welded / plate work

Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,598 miles

brake warning light on

slight knock on steering when rocked slightly side to side

suspension becoming weak in damping action

underside / components showing general corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2016 124,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs warning light on (3.4.1c)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn / cut to cords 205 / 65 / 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing wheel bolt missing / snapped off (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working poss requires bulb holder (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn / cut to cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 / 65 / 16 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel parking brake travel excessive / no reserve (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

slight knock on steering when rocked slightly side to side

steering angle warning light on dash

suspension becoming weak in damping action

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2015 116,780 miles

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

cab step stay bar damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2014 122,188 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,447 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,559 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,556 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,054 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,643 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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P13 BMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P13 BMX, 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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P13 BMX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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