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RE06 VSD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

215,228 mi
Last recorded215,228 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 215,228 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both rear chassis rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2022 209,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2022 209,063 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 209,053 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front jacking points corroding

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

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Pass 22 Feb 2021 201,944 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

advise lower steering universal joint has slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2021 201,713 miles

Nearside Towbar component defective not enough thread showing through two bolts holding tow bar bracket mounting (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Towbar attachment insecure not enough tread through one nut and bolt one nut loose on tow bar bracket mounting (6.1.6 (c) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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))

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

advise lower steering universal joint has slight play

advise offside rear reflector

Pass 22 Feb 2020 194,009 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 186,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 176,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 171,843 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2016 163,971 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 158,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear differential carrier bushes perished/deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2014 143,779 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 143,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2013 124,746 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 124,737 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 100,939 miles

front & rear brake discs wearing thin

Fail 17 May 2012 100,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front & rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 6 May 2011 72,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 43,840 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 43,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 34,518 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 VSD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 VSD, 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 VSD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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