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CX06 FMA

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,878 mi
Last recorded171,878 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX06 FMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 171,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded adjacent to N/S inner wing above under tray. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Crossmember, both rear air bag top mounts and rear chassis rails all corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 171,812 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded through at N/S/F outrigger within 30cm of front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Rubber wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Hanger missing from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded adjacent to N/S inner wing above under tray. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Crossmember, both rear air bag top mounts and rear chassis rails all corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 165,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 165,757 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 158,124 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 151,812 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 145,698 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS,INDICATING IT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR(REAR END) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR(REAR END) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 145,698 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS,INDICATING IT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR(REAR END) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR(REAR END) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 142,161 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 142,145 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 136,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,551 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,934 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 120,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,211 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 104,211 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 93,489 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,796 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,021 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,293 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,544 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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CX06 FMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 108,362 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 Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX06 FMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CX06 FMA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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