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T88 COF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Brown Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

135,346 mi
Last recorded135,346 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 COF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 133,682 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 131,108 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

nearside and offside jacking points corroded

nearside and offside sills damaged

offside rear lamp damaged

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2022 127,346 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear lamp ceacked

jacking points corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2022 127,343 miles

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear lamp ceacked

jacking points corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 122,754 miles

jacking points corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

jacking points corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit on outside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps, rear covers missing

Fail 3 Nov 2020 119,897 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake not fully releasing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps, rear covers missing

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,721 miles

condensation nearside front headlight

front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 6 Nov 2019 118,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

condensation nearside front headlight

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,194 miles

Alternator belt perished

Offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 6 Nov 2017 108,196 miles

alternator belt perished

exhaust heatshield

front tyres wearing uneven

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Fail 6 Nov 2017 108,196 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator belt perished

exhaust heatshield

front tyres wearing uneven

offside rear park brake figures only just met minimum requirements

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,658 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2015 93,431 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,340 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,494 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,630 miles

front tyres wearing uneven

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,720 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 66,720 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2010 58,697 miles

front and rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Fail 5 Nov 2010 58,697 miles

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

front and rear brake pads appear to be worn thin

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,884 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T88 COF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Brown with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T88 COF, 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 T88 COF registered?

T88 COF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is T88 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T88 COF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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