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WU06 NKS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

183,805 mi
Last recorded183,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 183,805 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 177,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 177,947 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 169,158 miles

corrosion forming in o/s front jacking point.

Fail 14 Aug 2023 169,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming in o/s front jacking point.

Pass 17 Aug 2022 162,638 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 155,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 152,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 149,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 146,337 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 142,559 miles

Central Rear Upper stop light covered up

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2016 138,029 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2016 138,029 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 127,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 117,807 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 117,807 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 108,586 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 108,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,376 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 80,775 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 80,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear o/s brake very slightly binding

Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,871 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 65,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 47,077 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 NKS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WU06 NKS, 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 WU06 NKS registered?

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

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