2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito MOT pass rate and common faults

3,539 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test166,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,539 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.3%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.0%
    130 marked dangerous
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.8%
  2. Brakes33.2%
  3. Suspension25.8%
  4. Body & chassis13.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Tyres7.2%
  7. Steering6.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,539 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).