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RV06 UDS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

263,124 mi
Last recorded263,124 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 UDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 263,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 257,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 257,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2022 254,282 miles

underside/undersealed/stonechiped

Pass 23 Apr 2021 246,693 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 246,691 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 246,680 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment foot lever not returning (1.1.15 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working fouling each other (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 243,221 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

has slight travel in foot (handbrake)

pate value for emissions is (1.70)

Fail 13 Feb 2020 243,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

has slight travel in foot (handbrake)

pate value for emissions is (1.70)

Pass 18 Feb 2019 231,891 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 220,425 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

both main metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 20 Nov 2017 220,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edge

both main metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs wron

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 1 Dec 2016 211,497 miles

Dampness around nearside front caliper

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 211,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Dampness around nearside front caliper

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 199,149 miles

offside rear brake binding slghtly

Fail 3 Nov 2015 199,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

offside rear brake binding slghtly

Pass 30 Jun 2014 186,328 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 175,189 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 175,186 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 164,303 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 152,015 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 16 Feb 2009 109,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 109,351 miles

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

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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RV06 UDS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 RV06 UDS, 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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RV06 UDS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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