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AU06 GNV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

230,579 mi
Last recorded230,579 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 230,579 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 230,579 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 224,485 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 218,678 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 211,774 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 211,774 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021

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

some corrosion forming on and near prescibed areas

Fail 6 Aug 2021

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

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

some corrosion forming on and near prescibed areas

Pass 27 Jul 2020

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

corrosion forming underside

Pass 17 Dec 2018 167,855 miles

windscreen damage,swept area

Fail 17 Dec 2018 167,855 miles

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

windscreen damage,swept area

Pass 20 Oct 2017 142,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 142,011 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 122,628 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 109,146 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2015 109,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 91,153 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,760 miles

high level stop not working

Fail 26 Jun 2009 61,760 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level stop not working

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 GNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

AU06 GNV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is AU06 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU06 GNV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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