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T16 EMO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,512 mi
Last recorded156,512 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 EMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 156,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 154,402 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,465 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear number plate surround insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2022 148,137 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 148,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 145,027 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 141,464 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 141,462 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 137,900 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 135,297 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 135,297 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative foot pedal has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 133,856 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 133,856 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,665 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 130,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 130,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 125,561 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 125,561 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 124,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre high level brake light inop

Pass 18 Dec 2013 124,232 miles

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

centre high level brake light inop

Pass 28 Dec 2012 113,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 104,866 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 104,866 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 95,028 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 86,165 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 76,017 miles

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

Front Wiper Blades appear to be worn ; beginning to split

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

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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T16 EMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T16 EMO, 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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T16 EMO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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