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CA06 ERX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

217,040 mi
Last recorded217,040 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 ERX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2025 217,040 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2025 217,040 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 199,812 miles

Lower body s/corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 195,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 195,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 188,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 188,470 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 182,928 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 182,928 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 178,524 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 178,524 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 169,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 158,122 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 158,121 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,706 miles

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

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

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

both headlights have poor beam images

Pass 18 Dec 2015 128,086 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 128,086 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not affecting drivers view of the road (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 112,201 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2014 112,137 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2013 92,352 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 6 Dec 2013 92,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 2 Jan 2013 80,260 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,167 miles

slight wear in front brake discs .

Fail 12 Aug 2011 66,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear in front brake discs .

Pass 2 Jul 2010 59,155 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,735 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 ERX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA06 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

CA06 ERX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is CA06 ERX safe to buy?

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