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T88 STH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

224,342 mi
Last recorded224,342 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 STH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 224,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2026 224,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 65 16 c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2025 204,421 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 204,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 184,382 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and offside rear inner boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 165,950 miles

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both rear driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all three rear differential rubber mounts splitting

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Fail 5 Oct 2023 165,950 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp lenses very cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both rear driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all three rear differential rubber mounts splitting

exhaust tail pipe poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2022 151,978 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear inner cv boots perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from both rear driveshaft oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear differential mount rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Sep 2021 134,882 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 134,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,568 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,928 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,789 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,275 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,439 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,943 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 79,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 66,074 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,179 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,605 miles

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

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

diff pinion seal starting to leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 36,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

diff pinion seal starting to leak

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 STH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T88 STH, 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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T88 STH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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