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AY06 MZV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

271,568 mi
Last recorded271,568 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 MZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 271,568 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 271,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 267,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 262,672 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 262,668 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 256,565 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 254,304 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 250,438 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 3 Jun 2019 247,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 242,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 242,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 237,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 233,612 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 227,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 218,509 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 212,626 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2012 197,637 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear light lense broken

Pass 4 Nov 2010 157,538 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2010 157,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 112,160 miles

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

poor pattern to headlight image level on low side

wipers poor

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 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

AY06 MZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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