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W16 BLD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,043 mi
Last recorded126,043 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW16 BLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 126,043 miles

chassis raills and inner and outer sills corroded

o/s n/s front jacking points corroded

rear spring hangers corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 120,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes rusted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 184,864 miles

chassis rails and sills corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre close to limit

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Feb 2023 175,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,926 miles

outer sills

Pass 28 Jan 2021 99,444 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 99,443 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 96,060 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2019 91,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre and n/s back tyre worn

rear pads worn and discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2019 91,483 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s front tyre and n/s back tyre worn

rear pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 81,511 miles

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 81,511 miles

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

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,570 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 72,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,959 miles

both front inner wing brake pipes

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,381 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 56,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

power steering fault

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,367 miles

drive belt to power steering pump worn

slight play steering colomb uj

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,578 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 38,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W16 BLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W16 BLD, 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 W16 BLD registered?

W16 BLD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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