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RJ06 MBV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 121,368 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 119,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jack point (5.3.6 (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 22 Jan 2024 118,052 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,170 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 115,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 110,587 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 110,587 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,100 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 107,100 miles

Nearside Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,353 miles

slight knock felt through steering column

Pass 2 Jan 2019 90,876 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 71,329 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 71,329 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 51,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,648 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 48,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION BACKWARDS (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,632 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 42,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front nearside wheel arch damaged

rear washer inoperative

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,860 miles

ONLY 3 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 36,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

ONLY 3 PASSENGER SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 29,324 miles

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

off/side front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 24,471 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut not exsposing chords

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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RJ06 MBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RJ06 MBV, 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 RJ06 MBV registered?

RJ06 MBV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is RJ06 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 MBV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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