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VN06 NKZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

242,878 mi
Last recorded242,878 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 242,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Overall condition of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2025 232,813 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 230,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 218,881 miles

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged center (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 218,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment to inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged center (7.1.2 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 11 Apr 2022 206,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 195,516 miles

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

both wipers

glow plug light on

notchy feel to steering

Pass 19 Nov 2019 192,241 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 192,241 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 186,747 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 179,797 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 179,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 170,338 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 145,032 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 145,032 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 125,822 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,288 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 104,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 104,002 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,919 miles

damadge to centre rear seatbelt catch

Fail 7 Jun 2011 95,919 miles

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

damadge to centre rear seatbelt catch

Pass 28 May 2010 83,313 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 83,283 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2009 67,378 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 NKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

VN06 NKZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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