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YR06 HYS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Yellow Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

316,474 mi
Last recorded316,474 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 HYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 316,474 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side de-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sill jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills and under step area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens slightly cracked on bottom corner

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2023 316,474 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side de-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sill jacking points (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills and under step area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens slightly cracked on bottom corner

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2022 183,090 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 183,090 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 165,802 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 165,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 230,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 224,155 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 224,155 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 219,718 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 219,714 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 210,440 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 210,429 miles

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

hand brake efficiency only just met required limit

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 204,540 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 204,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 198,490 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 190,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 190,267 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 169,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 141,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 115,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 94,409 miles

o/s headlamp condensated

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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YR06 HYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Yellow with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YR06 HYS, 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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YR06 HYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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