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EF06 ZYN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,433 mi
Last recorded180,433 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 ZYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2022 180,433 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake performance not tested x2 handbrake inop (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 171,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 166,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 161,668 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 144,367 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 127,261 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,381 miles

parking brake lot travel

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,114 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 96,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 87,704 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 87,704 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,058 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,129 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 57,950 miles

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

OS & NS/F wiper rubbers worn.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 57,950 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OS & NS/F wiper rubbers worn.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 44,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,197 miles

Nail in nearside 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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EF06 ZYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF06 ZYN, 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 EF06 ZYN registered?

EF06 ZYN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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