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PO03 VAN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,357 mi
Last recorded137,357 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO03 VAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 137,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 133,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 129,581 miles

slight lip on the front disk

Pass 16 Sep 2022 123,020 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 115,883 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 105,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 94,680 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 76,958 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 76,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 66,930 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 66,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,190 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 57,545 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 50,253 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,025 miles

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

wear in brake pedal antislip

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,854 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,618 miles

Rear seat missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 21,618 miles

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear seat missing

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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PO03 VAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 PO03 VAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO03 VAN registered?

PO03 VAN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is PO03 VAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO03 VAN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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