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RV06 YSS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,115 mi
Last recorded211,115 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 211,115 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 211,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 211,115 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 207,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 198,219 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

plastic headlamp lenses tarnished afecting the light output

Fail 17 Oct 2023 198,209 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative handbrake cable snapped during test (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

plastic headlamp lenses tarnished afecting the light output

Pass 24 Oct 2022 187,410 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to under body and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 187,372 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side Wall Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both Front Jacking Points Corroding

Brake Pad Lght On Dash Showing

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine Management Light On

General Corrosion Evident Throughout Vehicle Frame and Components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Heavily Perishing (2011)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 185,083 miles

Crack in lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Jun 2014 183,796 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre brake lamp not working.

front windscreen cracked.

Pass 7 May 2013 181,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 181,296 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 162,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 130,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 95,291 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 95,291 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,586 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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RV06 YSS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV06 YSS, 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 RV06 YSS registered?

RV06 YSS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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