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RV06 YTU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,079 mi
Last recorded164,079 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 YTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 164,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2025 164,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 159,068 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 158,975 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested broken pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 156,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 156,471 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 154,363 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 154,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 152,287 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,650 miles

n/s/r tyre scalloping inner edge

Fail 18 Sep 2020 148,392 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre scalloping inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2019 143,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both f/r pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres scalloping inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2019 143,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both f/r pipes at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres scalloping inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,005 miles

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

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

bonnet catch siezed

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2018 134,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

bonnet catch siezed

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,373 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 125,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,243 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing edges and close to limit

Fail 4 Mar 2016 116,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing edges and close to limit

Fail 13 Feb 2015 105,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 105,264 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 94,692 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 94,692 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,484 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 86,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 67,934 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.

Front Registration Plate cracked.

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 67,934 miles

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

Factory fitted Engine/Bay Covers.

Front Registration Plate cracked.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,270 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,270 miles

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

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

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 YTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

RV06 YTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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