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A6 VBR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Orange Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,080 mi
Last recorded158,080 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 158,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 149,671 miles

front brakes binding and pads low

hole in exhaust

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2016 142,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

traction control light on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 142,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres on legal limit

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

traction control light on

Pass 13 Jul 2015 127,049 miles

exhaust tail box deteriorating

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,045 miles

orange brake warning light on

Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,043 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,420 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,452 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff has slight leak of oil

Fail 15 Mar 2011 83,452 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear diff has slight leak of oil

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,959 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,281 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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A6 VBR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Orange with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A6 VBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 VBR registered?

A6 VBR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2006.

Is A6 VBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VBR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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