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Y5 RNK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

161,210 mi
Last recorded161,210 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 RNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 161,210 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 161,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 152,095 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 138,544 miles

Offside Front headlamp lug damaged

Offside Front side mirror cover cassing missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear tyre x 2 edges worn

Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,690 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 124,690 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,748 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 98,748 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 82,413 miles

Central exhaust minor leak

Offside mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 80,844 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,034 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 13 Feb 2019 77,034 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,694 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,974 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,620 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,266 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,595 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,681 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 44,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 39,391 miles

unable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly

Pass 20 Feb 2010 33,885 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

oil level low

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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Y5 RNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y5 RNK, 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 Y5 RNK registered?

Y5 RNK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is Y5 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 RNK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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