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AU06 APK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,765 mi
Last recorded194,765 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 APK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 194,765 miles

Centre stop light not connected

Corrosion to body

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

Nearside Front Mirror backing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 194,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe to turbo connection (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Side repeater wiring fowling tyre (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre stop light not connected

Corrosion to body

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

Nearside Front Mirror backing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens damaged (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 184,854 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 184,848 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear lens damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 22 May 2015 175,675 miles

intercooler insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2013 161,113 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 161,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 150,895 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 150,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 143,593 miles

rear brake disc wear injector warning light on cont

Pass 20 Aug 2010 138,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 120,838 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 APK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APK, 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 APK registered?

AU06 APK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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The MOT history for AU06 APK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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