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VN06 NKE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,065 mi
Last recorded122,065 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 NKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 122,065 miles

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

Handbrake requires adjustment on N/S

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 121,245 miles

slight corrosion at the rear under side of the van.

Pass 27 Sep 2024 120,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 120,180 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 109,789 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2021 104,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 101,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,165 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 90,793 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 78,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear light lense damaged

Rear diff' oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,964 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,683 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 55,466 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,191 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 50,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 39,959 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,985 miles

front pads look low advise brake check

o/s/f window switch loose and comes off

slight chip in front screen

Fail 23 Nov 2010 32,985 miles

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

front pads look low advise brake check

o/s/f window switch loose and comes off

slight chip in front screen

Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,342 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)

h/brake travel on limit requires attention!!

o/s front wiper blade smearing screen,reverse lights n/w,n/s rear panel and bumper damagedoil leak off rear diff.both front tyres wearing on outer edges [tracking check required?]

Fail 23 Oct 2009 24,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

h/brake travel on limit requires attention!!

o/s front wiper blade smearing screen,reverse lights n/w,n/s rear panel and bumper damagedoil leak off rear diff.both front tyres wearing on outer edges [tracking check required?]

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 NKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VN06 NKE, 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 NKE registered?

VN06 NKE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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