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EK06 VMJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,088 mi
Last recorded126,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 VMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,088 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 126,088 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 122,264 miles

Corrosion setting into underside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pas pipes are corroded

Suspension is corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2025 122,264 miles

Corrosion setting into underside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pas pipes are corroded

Suspension is corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2024 117,635 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 117,635 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,645 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,140 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,310 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 98,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 94,954 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,964 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 94,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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 6 Dec 2017 93,956 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 83,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner (Tyre castellated )

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 83,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner (Tyre castellated )

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,262 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,857 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 47,857 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2011 25,557 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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 Jun 2011 25,557 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2010 20,616 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 13,595 miles

Rear tyres slighlty perished and cracked on outer wall

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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EK06 VMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 EK06 VMJ, 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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EK06 VMJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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