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SG06 UWF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

192,567 mi
Last recorded192,567 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 UWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 192,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 192,485 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Chassis holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking point corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 186,355 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 186,308 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner sil holed marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 178,992 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 178,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer where rear arms mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where rear arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 178,187 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 178,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2021 174,793 miles

Offside Front Lower corroded around jacking point

Fail 16 Dec 2021 174,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced coil spring mounting holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower corroded around jacking point

Pass 15 Dec 2020 169,744 miles

parking lever limited reserve travel

Fail 9 Dec 2020 169,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes from abs . (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides faded and full of water (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

parking lever limited reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2019 166,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside &offside (5.2.3 (e))

front jacking points corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 166,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside &offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

front jacking points corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 162,468 miles

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))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 162,468 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 14 Dec 2017 153,506 miles

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

Offside Rear drive shaft to diff oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 143,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,958 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

park brake light staying on

Fail 29 May 2015 123,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

park brake light staying on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,039 miles

1 litre of oil added

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Feb 2014 107,039 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1 litre of oil added

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2013 81,550 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 79,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 79,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust mid section at rear joint is broken

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,440 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 68,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,747 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SG06 UWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SG06 UWF, 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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SG06 UWF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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