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VN06 NKF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

213,200 mi
Last recorded213,200 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 NKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 213,200 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 213,200 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Both bottom Alternator bolts loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases infront of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from fuel tank to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, next to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 203,132 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 199,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 65 16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 197,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 195,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking of outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking of outer case (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 193,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 193,207 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system X2 pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 190,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 190,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 181,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 181,453 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 175,754 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2018 175,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 174,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 174,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 170,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres perishing in tread

pas pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear diff leaking

rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2016 170,853 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres perishing in tread

pas pipes corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear diff leaking

rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 20 May 2015 167,377 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 167,377 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 164,561 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 164,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 157,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 145,455 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 131,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,532 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 NKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NKF, 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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VN06 NKF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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