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RF06 HJY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,650 mi
Last recorded175,650 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 HJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 175,650 miles

Damage to nearside rear quarter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 175,650 miles

Damage to nearside rear quarter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 165,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 154,040 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 154,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer + inner edge's

Pass 28 May 2012 142,460 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 25 May 2012 142,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear pads low

Pass 18 May 2011 117,103 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 92,672 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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RF06 HJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF06 HJY, 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 RF06 HJY registered?

RF06 HJY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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