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AU06 AHG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 156,404 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 153,842 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 150,264 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 150,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 143,855 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 137,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 134,739 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 134,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 134,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.24mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.21mm worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.49mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 133,906 miles

parking brake 16%

Fail 18 Mar 2019 133,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

parking brake 16%

Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,166 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x (greased) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,593 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s inner rack joint has play

Fail 3 Mar 2016 124,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pad lamp on

o/s inner rack joint has play

Pass 16 Mar 2015 108,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear tail pipe of exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2014 97,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,489 miles

Both rear coil springs (bottom coil missing)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,543 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight knock on steering

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 47,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 33,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU06 AHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU06 AHG registered?

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

Is AU06 AHG safe to buy?

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