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CA06 ETK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,611 mi
Last recorded174,611 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 174,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 167,469 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 167,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 164,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f. o/s/f. n/s/r.o/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 159,893 miles

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

Nearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle fitted with u wheel arch liners and engine covers obscuring view to vehicle structure and components.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 156,170 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,342 miles

both front jacking points and inner sills corrsion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 139,834 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Rear both inner sills

Fail 13 Dec 2017 139,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Rear both inner sills

Pass 13 Sep 2016 132,573 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to jacking points

Fail 25 Mar 2014 117,403 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 117,403 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,793 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 110,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 97,653 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,529 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 ETK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ETK, 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 ETK registered?

CA06 ETK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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