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RE06 PUK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,098 mi
Last recorded165,098 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 PUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 165,098 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted on 3rd row ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 165,095 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle door trim catching (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door trim catching (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced tape covering hole in sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material b/pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat fitted on 3rd row ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 163,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion offside and nearside front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn through to metal

Fail 25 Oct 2023 163,064 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front headlamp lens significantly deteriorated to such an extent that no defined beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lens condition (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion offside and nearside front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn through to metal

Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,105 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 152,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 150,280 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 150,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 145,775 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 145,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 143,429 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 131,457 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 112,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 97,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release passenger (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working rear reg not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 86,152 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,359 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 73,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,459 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,170 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,263 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,421 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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RE06 PUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RE06 PUK, 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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RE06 PUK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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