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CN06 CAO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,292 mi
Last recorded193,292 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 CAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 193,292 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch /sill end corroded not considered excessive not within prescribed area

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Fail 5 May 2026 192,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting inner rear sill (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to floor along length of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mid floor to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Lower cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Central Front Outer sill deformed

Exhaust noisy Center silencer missing (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill deformed

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair (low effort )

Pass 1 May 2025 179,451 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 179,422 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 178,230 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 168,330 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 168,328 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 157,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 149,870 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 147,529 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 20 Apr 2020 145,115 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 145,100 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears at rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 140,942 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 136,439 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 131,203 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 131,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 121,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,290 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 111,404 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 111,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,997 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON BUT PADS LOOK TO BE ACCEPTABLE

DAMAGE TO N/S/R QUATER PANNEL BELOW LIGHT LENS

N/S/F BUMPER HAS DEEP SCRATCHES IN

O/S LOADING DOOR HAS DENT AND SCRATCH GOING INTO REAR QUARTER

TAIL GATE HAS DAMAGE TO THE O/S

Fail 2 Feb 2012 99,997 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,573 miles

o/s mirror cracked, damage to n/s/r lamp unit.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 77,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside mirror cracked .damage to both rear light units .

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,775 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

o/s mirror slightly damage

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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CN06 CAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CN06 CAO, 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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CN06 CAO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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