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W44 CSY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

196,467 mi
Last recorded196,467 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 196,467 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 196,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 190,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 190,494 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 182,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 177,069 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 177,057 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 170,592 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 170,592 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 164,874 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 155,623 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 150,979 miles

Advise offside front tyre worn

Pass 13 Feb 2017 144,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,495 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 134,825 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 131,468 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,355 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 126,656 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 109,394 miles

Differential oil leak

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 99,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 99,933 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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W44 CSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W44 CSY, 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 W44 CSY registered?

W44 CSY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is W44 CSY safe to buy?

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