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EJ06 OLV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

189,398 mi
Last recorded189,398 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 OLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 189,398 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 189,292 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 177,114 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 176,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Pass 4 Jan 2017 168,861 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 159,405 miles

Front both tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 26 Jan 2016 256,543 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front both tyres wearing on shoulders

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2015 150,936 miles

high handbrake travel

Fail 2 Feb 2015 150,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

high handbrake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2014 139,509 miles

offside front tyre worn both shoulders

Fail 3 Feb 2014 139,503 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front tyre worn both shoulders

Pass 24 Jan 2013 129,117 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 128,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 118,941 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 118,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

nearside handbrake reading low

signs of overheating on offside rear brake

Pass 31 Dec 2010 108,001 miles

nearside headlamp pattern poor

rear pads worn low

Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,418 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 84,501 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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EJ06 OLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ06 OLV, 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 EJ06 OLV registered?

EJ06 OLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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