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P5 REL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,371 mi
Last recorded170,371 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 REL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 170,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot slightly perished.

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 170,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot slightly perished.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 165,772 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 165,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 158,207 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 158,207 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 149,510 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 141,356 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 141,229 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,013 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 133,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 120,320 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 120,316 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement damper top bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 105,306 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 105,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 88,587 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,114 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,660 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 63,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,382 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,319 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 33,291 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P5 REL 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 61.5%.

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 P5 REL, 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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P5 REL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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