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RD04 WEL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

193,664 mi
Last recorded193,664 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD04 WEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 193,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at front at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion over parts of underbody

slight steering free play at steering wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2023 193,664 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flange at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at front at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion over parts of underbody

Pass 9 Mar 2022 172,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 172,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 152,719 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

slight wear steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2021 152,712 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

slight wear steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2019 128,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 115,659 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 101,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2017 101,583 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear brake pipes in front clip (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear at rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,656 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,395 miles

service brake imbalance at rear

unable to fully inspect osf brake pipe due to applied protection(grease)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 35,174 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 35,174 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad light on

Pass 27 Jul 2012 29,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 24,337 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 24,337 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,709 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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RD04 WEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 RD04 WEL, 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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RD04 WEL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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