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WK05 KEY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,905 mi
Last recorded167,905 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 KEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 167,905 miles

Nearside Door and wing damaged

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 167,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Door and wing damaged

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 167,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all four tyres showing signs of cracking and perishing on outer walls

Pass 13 Jan 2025 166,752 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 165,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 163,918 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 163,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,489 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 158,757 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 153,240 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 146,141 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 138,021 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 138,021 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 132,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,942 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 93,791 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 93,701 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,371 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 81,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,393 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,856 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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WK05 KEY 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 72.7%.

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 WK05 KEY, 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 WK05 KEY registered?

WK05 KEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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