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VU06 MWL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

179,690 mi
Last recorded179,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 179,690 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 175,924 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 173,767 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 173,288 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 172,809 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2022 172,796 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2020 172,660 miles

Emissions Smoke Test readings getting abit high

Excessive corrosion and holes at both front end bottom sill edge areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear jacking point areas getting abit corroded

Front metal b/pipes getting abit corroded around chassis areas (esp O/S/F)

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear ends

Rear areas around suspension arm mounts getting corroded

Slight condensation at O/S H/Light lens

Slight imbalance at park brake performances and front service brake performances

Fail 23 Oct 2020 172,620 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end bottom sill edge area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear end bottom sill edge area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Emissions Smoke Test readings getting abit high

Excessive corrosion and holes at both front end bottom sill edge areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear jacking point areas getting abit corroded

Front metal b/pipes getting abit corroded around chassis areas (esp O/S/F)

Front to rear metal b/pipes getting abit corroded at rear ends

Rear areas around suspension arm mounts getting corroded

Slight condensation at O/S H/Light lens

Slight imbalance at park brake performances and front service brake performances

Pass 4 Oct 2019 169,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 157,884 miles

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

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

damage to offside rear lamp lens

minor exhaust blow from centre exhaust join/clamp

Pass 4 Oct 2017 146,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 137,752 miles

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

o/s/r lens cluster damaged

poor pattern n/s headlight

surface corrosion rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2015 128,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,515 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

front suspension noisey

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,988 miles

freeplay in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2013 103,988 miles

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

freeplay in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2012 90,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,819 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 80,684 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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VU06 MWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VU06 MWL, 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 VU06 MWL registered?

VU06 MWL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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