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WV55 RVE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

144,747 mi
Last recorded144,747 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 144,747 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear light unit dammaged

Offside Rear wheel arch unable to inspect

Offside sliding door guide worn

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear discs corroded

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2026 144,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear light unit dammaged

Offside Front jacking point becoming corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch unable to inspect

Offside sliding door guide worn

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

evidence of coolant leak

front and rear discs corroded

rear fog lamp inoperative

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,463 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2024 144,413 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 132,596 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 113,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 108,648 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 104,017 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 89,820 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

emissions too clean to register on test

Pass 7 Jan 2015 80,042 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 76,145 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,076 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 63,857 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,454 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,368 miles

abs unit damp

chip in windscren

Pass 21 Jan 2009 35,828 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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WV55 RVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WV55 RVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV55 RVE registered?

WV55 RVE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is WV55 RVE safe to buy?

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