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FL06 PYF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

221,254 mi
Last recorded221,254 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 PYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 221,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping cooler pipe leaking (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads on 3mm only

Nearside Front tyre on 1.6mm only 195/65x16 /104/102t

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

fuel injector leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2021 210,934 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 210,934 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever missing handle missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 203,647 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 203,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 198,413 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 188,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 188,498 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 178,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 21 Jul 2017 178,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2016 168,118 miles

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn Play is excessive ()

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 front tyres worn on outer edge & have slight sidewall damage

Fail 30 Jul 2016 168,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Propshaft universal joint worn Play is excessive ()

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 158,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 148,676 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 139,534 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 139,534 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 131,838 miles

brake pad wear indicator illuminated but unable to view pads

Fail 26 Jul 2012 131,838 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pad wear indicator illuminated but unable to view pads

Pass 1 Aug 2011 123,792 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 107,019 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 78,642 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,642 miles

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

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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FL06 PYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FL06 PYF, 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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FL06 PYF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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