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2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,494 mi
Last recorded34,494 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 34,494 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 34,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill areas corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning lamp on

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 33,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2024 33,419 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,970 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer front join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 31,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to pipe pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 29,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 29,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 28,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

park brake pedal long

Fail 23 Nov 2020 28,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

park brake pedal long

Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin hole in pipe to centrebox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 26,208 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 13 Nov 2017 24,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 24,940 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,498 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 24,014 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside front wheel arch

Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,329 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 23,329 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 21,935 miles

Nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,733 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,177 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 17,177 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,016 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 11,313 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 VPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VPN, 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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A6 VPN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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