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AU55 GZF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

180,035 mi
Last recorded180,035 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 180,035 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside sliding door damaged

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

Rear both side wings corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2026 180,035 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside sliding door damaged

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

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

Rear both side wings corroded

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 165,622 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 163,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 159,442 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 157,345 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 157,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 155,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 152,815 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 150,289 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 148,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 147,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 144,705 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 142,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 138,765 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 134,458 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 134,452 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 129,922 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 110,323 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

slight damage to front brake flexis

Fail 21 Jul 2011 110,309 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

slight damage to front brake flexis

Pass 16 Mar 2010 97,127 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Jan 2009 83,018 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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AU55 GZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 121,092 miles. This 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 AU55 GZF, 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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AU55 GZF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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