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WU06 HFT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,964 mi
Last recorded158,964 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 158,964 miles

brake hoses perished

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

various corrosion under van

Fail 29 Oct 2019 158,964 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

brake hoses perished

brake pipes and ferrules corroded

various corrosion under van

Pass 10 Oct 2018 155,323 miles

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

various corrosion under van

Fail 2 Oct 2018 155,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s parking brake effort slightly low

various corrosion under van

Pass 5 Oct 2017 148,522 miles

child seat fitted in central seat, seat belt not tested

clutch pedal rubber missing

parking brake has little reserve travel

various corrosion under van

Fail 5 Oct 2017 148,522 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

child seat fitted in central seat, seat belt not tested

clutch pedal rubber missing

parking brake has little reserve travel

various corrosion under van

Pass 3 Oct 2016 138,968 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

o/s head lamp poor pattern and misted

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

various corrosion under van

Fail 20 Sep 2016 138,968 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

o/s head lamp poor pattern and misted

o/s parking brake slightly low effort

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

various corrosion under van

Pass 25 Sep 2015 130,743 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 123,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2014 123,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 118,636 miles

various areas of corrosion

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

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

brake pipes rusty

exhaust deteriorated

offside door check strap deteriorated

offside head lamp pattern faint

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,340 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 92,051 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2011 49,541 miles

front brake flexi pipes starting to perish

nearside wingmirror has a temp mirror glass fitted

offside rear light lens damaged and repaired with lens tape

Fail 13 May 2011 49,540 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake flexi pipes starting to perish

nearside wingmirror has a temp mirror glass fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,833 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 34,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 32,088 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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WU06 HFT 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 57.9%.

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 WU06 HFT, 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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WU06 HFT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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