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YR06 HYT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

248,849 mi
Last recorded248,849 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 HYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 248,849 miles

anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

brake pipes heavily greased

head lamp deterioration

n/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyre worn on edges and side walls damaged

park travel

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2016 248,849 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

brake pipes heavily greased

head lamp deterioration

n/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyre worn on edges and side walls damaged

park travel

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 235,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Mirror Glass

Fail 27 May 2015 235,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Mirror Glass

Pass 25 Mar 2014 221,884 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 221,600 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 211,918 miles

Brake warning light illuminated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Puncture in OSF tyre

Slight corrosion to brake discs

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight damage to front bumper

Slight play in OSF inner rack end

moisture in OSF lamp

oil around sump

rear brake pads on limit

slight damage to OSF wing mirror

tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 2 Apr 2013 211,918 miles

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

Brake warning light illuminated

Puncture in OSF tyre

Slight corrosion to brake discs

Slight corrosion to brake pipes

Slight damage to front bumper

Slight play in OSF inner rack end

moisture in OSF lamp

oil around sump

rear brake pads on limit

tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 2 Mar 2012 203,447 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 203,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 196,807 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 196,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 153,632 miles

f/n/s tyre outer edge showing signs of wear

r/n/s wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2009 117,684 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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YR06 HYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HYT, 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 YR06 HYT registered?

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

Is YR06 HYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR06 HYT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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