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EX06 MXJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,994 mi
Last recorded95,994 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 MXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 95,994 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 95,975 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine on 3 cylinders not fit state to rev (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s n/s front , lenses need buffing up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded . numbers (0.1 (d))

n/s front inner wing brake pipe slight corrosion

o/s rear main run slight corrossion

o/s window inop

Pass 23 Apr 2024 95,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 91,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 81,792 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 74,241 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 68,615 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 62,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 62,761 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 56,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 56,265 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 50,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,689 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 41,022 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 36,484 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,884 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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EX06 MXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX06 MXJ, 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 EX06 MXJ registered?

EX06 MXJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is EX06 MXJ safe to buy?

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