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AU06 AHE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019

Fuel pipe union leaking All over engine not sure were (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank strap damged (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 221,791 miles

Front bumper damged

Fail 29 Mar 2018 221,791 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/65R16C N/S/F 195/65R16C FITTED O/S/F (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front bumper damged

Pass 6 Mar 2017 200,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 200,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 166,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low wheel removal req to verify (3.5.1g)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also small cracks impact (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead slight dent (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel brake check and adjust? h/b travel (3.1.6b)

o/s f bodywork damage o/s f bumper slightly loose

Fail 19 Jan 2016 166,159 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads look low wheel removal req to verify (3.5.1g)

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread also small cracks impact (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead slight dent (4.2.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel brake check and adjust? h/b travel (3.1.6b)

o/s f bodywork damage o/s f bumper slightly loose

Fail 6 Feb 2015 152,510 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine bit smokey emmisions passed

Pass 6 Feb 2015 152,510 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

engine bit smokey emmisions passed

Fail 13 Feb 2014 136,263 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise light/wash control unit loose still functional

advise steering wheel cover coming loose on wheel

all rear seat belts untwisted now returning fully

Pass 13 Feb 2014 136,263 miles

advise light/wash control unit loose still functional

advise steering wheel cover coming loose on wheel

all rear seat belts untwisted now returning fully

Pass 7 Feb 2013 113,756 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 113,739 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 88,655 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 56,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,859 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outside edge

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 AHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AHE, 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 AHE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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