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AY06 CSU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,428 mi
Last recorded212,428 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 CSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 212,428 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 212,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills and out rigger both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 208,753 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 205,604 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 205,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 203,399 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2022 203,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both front to rears lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 197,451 miles

Both head light images are poor

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 13 May 2019 186,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 182,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 175,739 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 162,684 miles

both rear drive shaft axle seals leaking

front ehxaust clamp broken minor leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 143,705 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

head light lens need cleaning

offside front suspension slightly rough when turning

offside rear slight restriced move ment and nosie from inside

Pass 26 Aug 2014 126,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 109,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noise from o/s front upper shock mount

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 109,697 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Noise from o/s front upper shock mount

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,086 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 86,086 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,128 miles

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

drivers seat belt slow to retract

offside rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,642 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 34,064 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,064 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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AY06 CSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY06 CSU, 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 AY06 CSU registered?

AY06 CSU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 July 2006.

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