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V1 PLT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

154,490 mi
Last recorded154,490 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 PLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 154,490 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 147,350 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 144,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 144,976 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 139,164 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary lock ineffective

Fail 15 Mar 2022 139,162 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

bonnet secondary lock ineffective

Pass 3 Mar 2021 134,547 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,556 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 128,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 22 Feb 2019 117,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,427 miles

Both off side tyres wearing to 3mm

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REPAIRED (2.4.G.2)

Rear shockers not damping. REPAIRED

Suspect injector seal leaking exhaust gases

Fail 12 Feb 2018 108,427 miles

Both off side tyres wearing to 3mm

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REPAIRED (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear shockers not damping. REPAIRED

Suspect injector seal leaking exhaust gases

Pass 7 Feb 2017 100,320 miles

Secondary bonnet catch is siezed

Fail 7 Feb 2017 100,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Secondary bonnet catch is siezed

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,268 miles

Baffles in centre exhaust are noisey

Off side rear tyre is underinflated

Slight oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 93,268 miles

Baffles in centre exhaust are noisey

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

Off side rear tyre is underinflated

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,619 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,156 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,156 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,825 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 70,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 62,723 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 62,723 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,172 miles

Centre to rear exhaust section joint is heavily perished

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Slight leak of exhaust gases around turbo area

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,172 miles

Centre to rear exhaust section joint is heavily perished

Rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Slight leak of exhaust gases around turbo area

Pass 2 Mar 2010 48,254 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,170 miles

Discs slightly worn and mis shaped

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,170 miles

Discs slightly worn and mis shaped

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V1 PLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V1 PLT, 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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V1 PLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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