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WP06 KOW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,627 mi
Last recorded128,627 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2023 128,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS BROKEN (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 124,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 132,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 101,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to Offside front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and Offside front floors around jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear tailgate corroded but has no sharp or jagged edges

Pass 1 Feb 2019 92,200 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 92,200 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,763 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,763 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 77,111 miles

exhaust system corroded and slight blows

offside door mirror cover missing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 77,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system corroded and slight blows

offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,906 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 69,906 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,425 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 47,163 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,971 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,540 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,780 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 27,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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WP06 KOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP06 KOW, 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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WP06 KOW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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