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R3 NRV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,248 mi
Last recorded188,248 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 NRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 188,248 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 188,126 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 188,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 187,731 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 186,655 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 185,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on van covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Cv boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cv boot perished

Fail 1 Dec 2020 185,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes on van covered in grease not allowing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Cv boot perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cv boot perished

Pass 19 Nov 2019 185,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 184,548 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 183,340 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016
Fail 29 Nov 2016 181,368 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 172,141 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 172,141 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear lamp (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 163,854 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 163,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 157,052 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 157,022 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 139,755 miles

o\s rear tyre small cuts in tread

tow bar electrics not working

Fail 24 Aug 2012 139,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o\s rear tyre small cuts in tread

tow bar electrics not working

Pass 27 Aug 2011 120,867 miles

Advise front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Sep 2010 105,672 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 105,273 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,273 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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R3 NRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R3 NRV, 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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What year was R3 NRV registered?

R3 NRV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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