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R123 DAD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

194,880 mi
Last recorded194,880 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 DAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 194,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 193,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 182,942 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 171,039 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 160,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 237,657 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 208,612 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 182,853 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 177,556 miles

Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

sour face corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2017 98,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 87,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 34,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,137 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,787 miles

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

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

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

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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R123 DAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R123 DAD, 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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R123 DAD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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