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FG06 AXM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,760 mi
Last recorded113,760 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 AXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 113,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 113,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,841 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear chassis slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2012 93,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,810 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 87,240 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brakes binding

Fail 7 Apr 2009 57,995 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

steering rack boots twieted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,995 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

steering rack boots twieted

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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FG06 AXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG06 AXM, 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 FG06 AXM registered?

FG06 AXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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