2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1L Diesel · PC03 EMC
2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (2.1L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 158,185 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PC03 EMC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 158,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PC03 EMC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (PC03 EMC) between May 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (38 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PC03 EMC Mileage History
- 18/05/200935,093 mi
- 19/05/200935,165 mi+72 mi
- 08/06/201050,741 mi+15,576 mi
- 10/06/201050,747 mi+6 mi
- 18/10/201175,416 mi+24,669 mi
- 19/10/201175,420 mi+4 mi
- 29/10/201289,893 mi+14,473 mi
- 29/10/201289,895 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/2013105,444 mi+15,549 mi
- 22/10/2013105,450 mi+6 mi
- 28/10/2014116,975 mi+11,525 mi
- 28/10/2014116,975 mi
- 19/10/2015121,111 mi+4,136 mi
- 03/11/2016125,746 mi+4,635 mi
- 31/10/2017131,029 mi+5,283 mi
- 03/11/2017131,042 mi+13 mi
- 07/11/2018134,948 mi+3,906 mi
- 06/11/2019139,866 mi+4,918 mi
- 08/11/2019139,867 mi+1 mi
- 03/12/2020143,163 mi+3,296 mi
- 04/12/2021146,622 mi+3,459 mi
- 04/12/2021146,622 mi
- 28/04/2023146,874 mi+252 mi
- 22/05/2024148,565 mi+1,691 mi
- 22/05/2024148,565 mi
- 13/06/2025153,489 mi+4,924 mi
- 02/07/2026158,185 mi+4,696 mi
Average of roughly 7,188 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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