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AU06 EPA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,081 mi
Last recorded158,081 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 158,081 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 154,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 154,018 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 150,209 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))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 150,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 143,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 139,512 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test door mirror cracked but not effecting drivers view (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi clamp and flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.60.16 both worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 134,647 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting brackets broken and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi clamp and flexi pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.60.16 both worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,889 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 128,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 125,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 118,264 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,292 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,957 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 103,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 97,543 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,967 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 77,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,817 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,479 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 EPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EPA, 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 EPA registered?

AU06 EPA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is AU06 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 EPA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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