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VN06 NHY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

221,587 mi
Last recorded221,587 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 NHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 221,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 221,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 211,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 200,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 156,019 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 142,505 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

wipers slightly worn / deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2019 142,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

wipers slightly worn / deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2017 120,382 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,979 miles

n/s/r light cluster cracked

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 Jul 2016 103,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle broken (7.1.2)

n/s/r light cluster cracked

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jul 2015 80,754 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 65,052 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 65,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,547 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,547 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,859 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 32,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 23,486 miles

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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VN06 NHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN06 NHY, 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 VN06 NHY registered?

VN06 NHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is VN06 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 NHY shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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