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AU06 GKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,309 mi
Last recorded77,309 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded on ends near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp n/s rear lamp has a fault (4.4.3 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.mm tyre in poor condition also has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort requires attention

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.mm in poor condition also has cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front bumper damaged & broken

fuel flap missing

glow plug light on

Pass 15 Dec 2020 75,646 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

front bumper damaged

n/s front inner wing liner damaged

o/s rear park brake effort low

Pass 22 May 2019 71,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

front number plate damaged

front screen n/s scratched

n/s headlamp lens in poor condition

o/s parking brake slow to react & effort low

Pass 30 May 2018 67,494 miles

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

front roll bar D bushes worn

park brake requires attention (excessive travel & uneven)

Pass 17 May 2017 63,432 miles

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

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

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 16 May 2017 63,411 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 May 2016 57,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (7.1.2)

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,491 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 51,490 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,259 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 76,252 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 67,835 miles

drivers seat belt retracts slowly

Fail 2 May 2012 67,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

drivers seat belt retracts slowly

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 13 May 2011 59,391 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 59,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 29,907 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,715 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 GKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

AU06 GKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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