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V888 PHL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 PHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 138,827 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 138,815 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both fronts (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 131,846 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 129,787 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 126,752 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 121,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 117,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 114,473 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 111,146 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,421 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 102,832 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 98,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 91,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,364 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 78,295 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,204 miles

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

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

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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V888 PHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V888 PHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V888 PHL registered?

V888 PHL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is V888 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 PHL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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