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AU06 EPE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

144,077 mi
Last recorded144,077 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 144,077 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Foot Lever And Rubber Missing (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper/Tailgate Body Damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements O/S Half Of N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% N/S Lagging (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp Condensated

Body Damage All Round

Coil Light Flashing On Dash

Nearside Rear Light Unit Lens Holed

Offside Front 1/4 Window Broken

Offside Front Door Striking Wing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 142,594 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted & split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 139,664 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,662 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency marginal

Pass 11 Mar 2019 135,499 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed missing door striking wing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 135,497 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side window broken - SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipe hitting steering shaft (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed missing door striking wing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 130,954 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 130,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 123,168 miles

EXTENSIVE BODYWORK DAMAGE

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

PROP SHAFT HARDY SPLICER JOINT WORN.

Fail 8 May 2017 123,165 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

PROP SHAFT HARDY SPLICER JOINT WORN.

Pass 18 May 2016 112,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

bodywork panels damaged

Fail 16 May 2016 112,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

bodywork panels damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 102,916 miles

BOTH REAR LENS DAMAGED, CENTRE STOP LIGHT LENS DAMADED. O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2015 102,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR LENS DAMAGED, CENTRE STOP LIGHT LENS DAMADED. O/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED. BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 92,265 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 92,262 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front anti roll bar 'D' shape bushes worn

offside door check strap loose/broken

Pass 28 May 2013 79,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 70,509 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 10 May 2011 65,488 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

rear reg plate in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2011 65,488 miles

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

centre and rear sections of exhaust corroded

rear reg plate in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2010 59,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 56,638 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,638 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 EPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 EPE, 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 EPE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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