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YS06 VZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,377 mi
Last recorded192,377 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 VZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 192,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear ARCH CORRODED & TAPED

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 181,340 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides arches corroded + taped

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,935 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 157,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 142,504 miles

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

Offside Front door strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 May 2019 142,503 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both front lamps deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front door strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 215/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 137,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 131,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 131,251 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 123,406 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 123,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,129 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,580 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,724 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,009 miles

N/S/R seat belt buckle damaged but still usable

Fail 30 Jun 2010 72,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S/R seat belt buckle damaged but still usable

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,206 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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YS06 VZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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