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AU06 AOL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

235,238 mi
Last recorded235,238 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 AOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 235,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2024 232,270 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 222,678 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 222,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 203,756 miles

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

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light \Lens cracked

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Shaft slight misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R / O/S/F / N/S/R perishing on sidewall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 187,816 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Crossover pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Inner wing arch plastic broken and missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from centre of chassis to wheels both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tow bar 12S/12N tested no indicator LH

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Wiper Mark through passengers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 177,612 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 172,120 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 166,455 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 158,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,704 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 143,632 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 138,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 121,777 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,265 miles

both rear tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2010 93,134 miles

Front brake pads on legal limits.

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall.

Offside rear light lens cracked and holed.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads on legal limits.

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall.

Offside rear light lens cracked and holed.

Slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,812 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 AOL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AOL, 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 AOL registered?

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

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