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SO06 RHK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,056 mi
Last recorded197,056 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 RHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 197,056 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 193,608 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 182,775 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 168,625 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 152,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished/deteriorated (Both) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 152,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perished/deteriorated (Both) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 132,708 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 22 Feb 2021 132,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,505 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,194 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 117,401 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 117,401 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested tale pipe blocked (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,614 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 100,706 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 100,704 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 88,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,628 miles

reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,104 miles

emissions undetected peak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 50,653 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 41,979 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 41,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SO06 RHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO06 RHK, 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 SO06 RHK registered?

SO06 RHK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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