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AU06 EPV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,823 mi
Last recorded199,823 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 EPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 199,823 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 311,720 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. passed due to lower reading locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner wheel arches rusted not within 30cm of load bearing component

Fail 13 Nov 2020 311,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/16c (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. passed due to lower reading locking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. lamp zip tied but secure (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner wheel arches rusted not within 30cm of load bearing component

Pass 15 Nov 2019 181,510 miles

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

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

Nearside front macpherson strut top bearing rough

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s/f to n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 181,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside front macpherson strut top bearing rough

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both o/s/f to n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 173,927 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 173,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also worn below limit on both edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge and very low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 164,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 153,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 153,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 142,471 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 131,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 122,620 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 109,700 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 109,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,980 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 EPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EPV, 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 EPV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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