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AU06 GKP

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,101 mi
Last recorded197,101 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 197,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheelarch rusty

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

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2025 197,101 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheelarch rusty

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

under body heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Mar 2025 197,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear arch corroded

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2024 189,889 miles

under body rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2024 189,889 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2023 181,505 miles

under body corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2023 181,502 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 171,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure.

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

Nearside Rear RTA Damage side door / rear panel

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 170,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear RTA Damage side door / rear panel

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 156,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear light lens broken not affecting light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 156,908 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens broken not affecting light

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 144,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 144,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 120,944 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,152 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,293 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,769 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,656 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 42,991 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 33,132 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 GKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GKP, 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 GKP is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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