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FD06 FKJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

105,589 mi
Last recorded105,589 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 105,589 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Crack. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2026 105,589 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Both front brakes binding slightly when turned by hand.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Crack. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper coil spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake binding slightly when turned by hand both sides.

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 104,150 miles

Front Corrosion to all front brake/suspension/sub-frame.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Crack. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 104,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on. (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sills and jacking point at bottom of 'A' post and step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner outer sills/inner arch, holed rear lower arm outside mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner/outer sills and jacking point at bottom of 'A' post and step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner outer sills/inner arch, holed rear lower arm outside mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working All. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion to all front brake/suspension/sub-frame.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Crack. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top coil spring mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 101,820 miles

Front Corrosion to all front brake/suspension parts.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged.

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 101,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Rear fuel tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image lens cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image lens cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tyre wall 195x65x16c. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Corrosion to all front brake/suspension parts.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Light unit lens damaged.

Offside Front Brake binding when turned by hand.

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 99,507 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2023 99,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 95,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2022 95,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 90,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 90,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flex hose slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2020 86,880 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 86,880 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,873 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 83,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Wiper smearing slightly

Offside Front Brake backing plate corroded away and catching the disc slighty

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn lower than n/s and binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing both edges

Fail 13 Apr 2018 79,459 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyres wearing on both edges

Offside Rear Tyre wearing both edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,866 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear door (8.1.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All 4 tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,085 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

differential oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,575 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,191 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak rear diff`

Fail 1 Apr 2014 59,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak rear diff`

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,620 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 6 Apr 2012 48,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 48,718 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs scored

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,079 miles

brake pipes have been greased

Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,079 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes on underside of vehicle have been greased

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,966 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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FD06 FKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FD06 FKJ, 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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FD06 FKJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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