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YS06 EFD

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

273,375 mi
Last recorded273,375 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2022 273,375 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar also corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2021

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

rear back plates corroded

steering rack worn

Fail 13 Dec 2021

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear back plates corroded

steering rack worn

Pass 22 Jan 2021 246,560 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear arm mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 246,557 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear arm mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018

rear drive shaft inner boots perished

Fail 12 Jun 2018

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear drive shaft inner boots perished

Pass 2 Jun 2017 212,742 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 202,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 202,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 188,936 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 188,935 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake pads seem low,suggest to have wheels removed and inspected further

slight movement between shaft and steering wheel

slight play detected in nearside front wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2014 175,445 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2013 152,710 miles

3 seats fitted in the rear

Pass 22 Jun 2012 132,979 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,241 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 116,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,555 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,307 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,306 miles

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

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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YS06 EFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YS06 EFD, 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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YS06 EFD is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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