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AU06 EPZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,492 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corner bump trim missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 156,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear corner bump trim missing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 148,645 miles

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

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 22 Mar 2018 148,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 22 Feb 2017 139,456 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake warning lamp on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 139,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,441 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 107,549 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 87,435 miles

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

anti roll bar d bushes worn

both front flexys cracked and perished

n/side door mirror cracked

turbo pipe on n/side adrift

Fail 29 Oct 2013 87,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front flexys cracked and perished

front and rear brake discs lipped and poor condition

n/side door mirror cracked

turbo pipe on n/side adrift

Pass 24 Oct 2012 73,403 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 59,695 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to off side side door

Fail 4 Oct 2011 59,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Coolant leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to off side side door

Pass 12 May 2010 45,761 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 45,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 38,286 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 EPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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