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SP06 NJO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

171,861 mi
Last recorded171,861 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 171,861 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 171,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 153,772 miles

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2022 128,566 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 128,566 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 120,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 109,364 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 109,325 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 101,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

park brake travel long

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,886 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,886 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 81,416 miles

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2017 81,416 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 70,595 miles

nearside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2017 70,595 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,906 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 62,906 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,487 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres tapering on both edges

Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,487 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres tapering on both edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,026 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,099 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front washers partialy blocked but still supply water to screen

Fail 5 Mar 2013 44,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front washers partialy blocked but still supply water to screen

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,176 miles

Offside rear panel and wheel arch have slight damage.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Feb 2012 35,175 miles

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

Offside rear panel and wheel arch have slight damage.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,534 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 23,007 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 23,002 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,436 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 18,436 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,902 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 7,495 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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SP06 NJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 SP06 NJO, 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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SP06 NJO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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