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WU06 SZK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

409,190 mi
Last recorded409,190 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 SZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 409,190 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 203,543 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp showing red light to the front both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 207,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2020 206,850 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2020 206,850 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 206,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 186,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 176,223 miles

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

diff has small leak

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition rubbing on body work

Fail 5 Jun 2017 176,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

diff has small leak

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition rubbing on body work

Pass 16 Jun 2016 171,224 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded away

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 171,224 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn side to side (2.1.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded away

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 165,157 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 165,157 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 160,180 miles

offside front worn on edges

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2013 147,999 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight play offside trackrod end

Pass 11 Jun 2012 135,141 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 135,132 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,742 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Jun 2010 105,206 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 105,193 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 75,559 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 SZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

WU06 SZK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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