Mercedes Benz Vito (2006)
2006 Mercedes Benz Vito
CarHunch analysed 7,738 real MOT records for the 2006 Mercedes Benz Vito. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.8%, which sits 9.2 percentage points below the UK average of 80%, signalling below-average reliability. More concerning, half of these vans (50.1%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—a significant buyer red flag that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At a median mileage of 122,609 miles for a vehicle now 18 years old, these Vitos are averaging a reasonable 6,800 miles per year, suggesting mostly normal commercial or light trade use rather than exceptional wear. The average of 5.57 failures and 29.3 advisories per vehicle points to cumulative issues with braking, suspension, and emissions components—expect repair costs to mount quickly on any example you're considering.
What to check before buying a 2006 Mercedes Benz Vito
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 50.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 7,715 | 70.8% | 5.57 |
| Petrol (0%) | 22 | 75% | 4.05 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 63.6% | 8 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Mercedes Benz Vito vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Mercedes Benz Vito vehicles fall between 94,936 and 155,999 miles.
2006 Mercedes Benz Vito — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 2,849 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Mercedes Benz Vito
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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64%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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62.3%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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54.7%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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53.4%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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52.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.6%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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33.8%
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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