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SP06 LFV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,707 mi
Last recorded146,707 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 146,707 miles

vehicle has been heavily coated with underseal

Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,395 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 134,962 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 124,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 124,982 miles

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

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 124,843 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 124,843 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 127,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,258 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 117,569 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 117,265 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 116,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,655 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,632 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 94,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 89,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 83,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,417 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,417 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 73,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 67,540 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 67,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,484 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 50,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SP06 LFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP06 LFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP06 LFV registered?

SP06 LFV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is SP06 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 LFV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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