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CA06 ETV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

270,374 mi
Last recorded270,374 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 270,374 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 151,922 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 140,515 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underbody

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

Pass 17 May 2022 129,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing and ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 129,951 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror backing missing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing and ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 126,057 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 121,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 118,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 113,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front steering arms haveslight play atinner fixings

Fail 30 Oct 2017 113,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front steering arms haveslight play atinner fixings

Pass 16 May 2016 107,314 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 16 May 2016 107,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 12 May 2015 105,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 105,955 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,749 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 86,734 miles

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

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

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Pass 14 Aug 2012 86,734 miles

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Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,441 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 106,038 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 106,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,177 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ETV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ETV, 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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CA06 ETV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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