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AA06 AHA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

318,189 mi
Last recorded318,189 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA06 AHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 318,189 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front centre lower windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both n/s o/s main brake pipes showing signs of [CORROSION] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output front both n/s o/s outer headlight lenes misty (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively front n/s brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front front n/s outer corner panels showing signs of impact damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed front o/s seat belt worn [frayed] (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front front o/s drivers seat worn

little reserve travel in handbrake [foot brake]

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2024 312,690 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner pipes underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens damaged Not adversely affecting light output

Fail 22 Oct 2024 312,690 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damage

Nearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner pipes underneath (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens damaged Not adversely affecting light output

Pass 30 Oct 2023 305,051 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall is heavily scuffed + nail main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper slightly insecure/damaged

n/s/f foglamp not working

Fail 30 Oct 2023 305,051 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control lamp (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall is heavily scuffed + nail main tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper slightly insecure/damaged

n/s/f foglamp not working

Pass 22 Sep 2022 297,426 miles

Front front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front n/s outer door mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front n/s outer corner bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer rear n/s outer lower light lenes damaged

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s front driver's seat worn

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 297,426 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front both n/s o/s outer head light lenes misty

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged front n/s outer door mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front n/s outer corner bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Outer rear n/s outer lower light lenes damaged

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s windscreen showing small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s front driver's seat worn

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 291,398 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel injector chuffing but fumes not entering cabin

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 291,211 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel injector chuffing but fumes not entering cabin

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 280,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible injector leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 280,295 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded From ABS pump X4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Possible injector leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 258,762 miles

chip in windscreen

drivers door fooling arch

n-s-f tyre perished and wearing low

oil leak

both front track rod ends have play in

Pass 25 May 2018 234,672 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 234,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 223,744 miles

n-s-r tyre perished n-s-f tyre low outer edge n-s-r tyre low inner edge

play in steering rack uj play in both front rack ends chips in windscreen a zone oil leak both front beam patterns poor condition n-s-f track rod end boot in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2017 223,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n-s-r tyre perished n-s-f tyre low outer edge n-s-r tyre low inner edge

play in steering rack uj play in both front rack ends chips in windscreen a zone oil leak both front beam patterns poor condition n-s-f track rod end boot in poor condition

Pass 25 May 2016 199,768 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 199,767 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 173,115 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

puncture osf

rear dif oil seal heavily leaking

Fail 22 May 2015 172,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

puncture osf

rear dif oil seal heavily leaking

Pass 20 May 2014 144,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 113,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 84,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,497 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 29,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2010 29,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2009 23,430 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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AA06 AHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AA06 AHA, 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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AA06 AHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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