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AU06 AFX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,620 mi
Last recorded159,620 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 159,620 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 159,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 131,255 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 124,224 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 124,223 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel tank insecure front tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,546 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface missing from bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Oct 2018 118,546 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface missing from bumper (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,894 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 112,894 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 109,140 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 109,139 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,482 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 105,482 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes corroding near tank

Pass 21 Feb 2014 95,849 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 95,832 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 87,620 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,620 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs worn

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,921 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

pad sensor lamp on pads visual good possible wiring loom fault look at when serviced

service due in 1000 miles

Pass 22 Feb 2011 62,400 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,189 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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AU06 AFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU06 AFX, 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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What year was AU06 AFX registered?

AU06 AFX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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The MOT history for AU06 AFX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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