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RO06 WVV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

116,668 mi
Last recorded116,668 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 116,668 miles

Brake pad warning illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear differential has seepage of oil

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 116,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad warning illuminated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear differential has seepage of oil

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,789 miles

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2024 113,789 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,882 miles

E.M.Light on

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

rear diff oil leak and rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2022 108,891 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 104,072 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both front jacking points corroded

small stone chip in offside of windscreen

Fail 25 Mar 2021 104,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front brake hoses perished

both front jacking points corroded

small stone chip in offside of windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2020 101,534 miles

both headlamp patterns weak

offside and nearside front brake hoses perished

offside front out rigger heavily corroded

two small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,433 miles

2.1 emissions limit

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear parking brake performance low

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear wheel, have a brake rub noise when spun by hand

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

glow plug warning lamp flashes intermittently

oil leak around rear differentail

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever/pedal, recommend proper adjustment

Fail 26 Mar 2019 98,422 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear wheel, have a brake rub noise when spun by hand

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak around rear differentail

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,866 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,646 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,380 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate characters slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 86,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable outer insulation worn away exposing outer coil

Nearside Rear hand brake cable shows evidence of fouling differential input flange

Nearside hand brake cable outer insulation worn down to outer cable coil

Nearside hand brake cable shows evidence of fouling differential input flange

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate characters slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 79,914 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S handbrake cable cover split

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak from differential

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,546 miles

Cover missing off of L/H hand brake cable

Diff pinion seal leaking

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 72,546 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Cover missing off of L/H hand brake cable

Diff pinion seal leaking

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wheel trims fitted all round, unable to check wheel bolts

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 64,958 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 64,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

eml light on dash n/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,708 miles

Lefthand deive shaft oil seal damp

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lefthand deive shaft oil seal damp

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

dip beam warning light inop

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

dip beam warning light inop

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,188 miles

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

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

both side rear axle drive shaft seals leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,168 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

both side rear axle drive shaft seals leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 41,650 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,639 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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RO06 WVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RO06 WVV, 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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RO06 WVV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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