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YB06 SNU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,634 mi
Last recorded229,634 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 SNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 229,634 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 229,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 220,292 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 220,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster dose not work (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advise treatment (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 215,138 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around front subframe mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust around rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear diff bush worn

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust around rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear rear diff bush worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

pad wear indicator iluminated

Fail 2 Jan 2020 215,086 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking from where pipe goes into abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around front subframe mountain (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust around rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear diff bush worn

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust around rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear rear diff bush worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

pad wear indicator iluminated

Fail 9 Dec 2019 214,747 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness excessive play in steering tie rod (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess light cracking in rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around front jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion round the rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 214,549 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness excessive play in steering tie rod (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess light cracking in rubber (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around front jacking piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion round the rear spring hangers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019
Fail 4 Feb 2019

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2018

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016

front antiroll bar d bushes worn

Fail 15 Sep 2016

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

slight movement in both front antiroll bar d bushes

Centre propshaft universal joint badly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2015 172,915 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 172,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 162,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 154,476 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 154,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 146,876 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 146,876 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 139,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake lever has lots of travel but works ok

Fail 27 Apr 2011 139,375 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake lever has lots of travel but works ok

Pass 27 May 2010 135,266 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 135,266 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 130,994 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

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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YB06 SNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YB06 SNU, 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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YB06 SNU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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