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WU06 SZN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,312 mi
Last recorded186,312 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 186,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near impossible to select reverse

Pass 14 Mar 2024 185,008 miles

Vehicle has been undersealed- Front and Rear inc suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2023 164,568 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 159,598 miles

Both rear outer sills/wheel arches are corroded

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

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

The nearside and offside inner steering rack ends are worn

The nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

The windscreen on the nearside is damaged

Fail 23 Feb 2022 159,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Both rear outer sills/wheel arches are corroded

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

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

The nearside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 144,786 miles

Exhaust mounting defective two mountings rubber detached (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens is slightly damaged

Offside Rear electrical wiring (brakes) damaged due to exhaust leak

Rear Upper high level stop lamp lens (outer) damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside track rod end ball joint worn. The offside front track rod inner ball joint/bearing is excessively worn. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 144,786 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective two mountings rubber detached (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens is slightly damaged

Offside Rear electrical wiring (brakes) damaged due to exhaust leak

Offside Rear wheel bearings unable to fully assess due to a binding wheel

Rear Upper high level stop lamp lens (outer) damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearside track rod end ball joint worn. The offside front track rod inner ball joint/bearing is excessively worn. (2.3 (a) (i))

The park brake lever working travel is operating close to the end of its travel, indicating that service is required

The service brakes across axle (2) during the increase mode indicate they are ready for service/repairs at (29%)

Fail 16 Dec 2020 144,874 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on

Excessive play in offside steering rack end

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight play nearside steering rack end

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

The front brake imbalance is 43% which would suggest that service/repair may be required

The offside front brake is binding

Pass 3 Oct 2019 138,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 134,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 116,429 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,116 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 88,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,050 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,050 miles

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

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

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 SZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZN, 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 SZN registered?

WU06 SZN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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