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CA06 EPU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,582 mi
Last recorded141,582 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 EPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 141,582 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear diff mounting bushes worn

Fail 14 Feb 2020 141,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity Tail lamp lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear diff mounting bushes worn

Pass 18 Feb 2019 131,689 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 131,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,194 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 119,354 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,912 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 99,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2013 59,404 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 54,380 miles

3 child seats fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 54,380 miles

3 child seats fitted

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

Pass 27 May 2011 46,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under veicle covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2010 38,538 miles

four child seats fitted in rear

Pass 12 May 2009 31,442 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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CA06 EPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CA06 EPU, 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 CA06 EPU registered?

CA06 EPU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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