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WV06 VDJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

252,280 mi
Last recorded252,280 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV06 VDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 252,280 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

vehicle under body & components protected in underseal

Fail 6 Jun 2024 252,365 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

complete underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Dec 2021 252,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General Corrosion Underbody And Suspension Components

Nearside Front Complete Hub Corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Complete Hub Corroded

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody Undersealed Slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2020 251,850 miles

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

under body corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 251,600 miles

complete underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2017 250,302 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 250,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 243,995 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2015 243,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 235,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 235,732 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 235,638 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 214,272 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 213,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 190,264 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 155,652 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 124,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,901 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 92,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 91,933 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 91,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,087 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,174 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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WV06 VDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 WV06 VDJ, 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 WV06 VDJ registered?

WV06 VDJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 11 April 2006.

Is WV06 VDJ safe to buy?

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