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AU06 AHA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,651 mi
Last recorded136,651 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 136,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 136,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 116,132 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points & rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both NS & OS smear (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet release temperamental

Fail 8 Nov 2024 116,132 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points & rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both NS & OS (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both NS & OS smear (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet release temperamental

Pass 28 Sep 2023 104,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,008 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 98,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,203 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 94,564 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,234 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,357 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 90,043 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,443 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,992 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 81,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,578 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,183 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,363 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 60,306 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 AHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AU06 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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AU06 AHA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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