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FL06 VGN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

338,608 mi
Last recorded338,608 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 VGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 338,608 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

general corrosion

low parkbrake offside rear

pad warning light on

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 29 Apr 2019 338,610 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front fog and telltail not working

general corrosion

low parkbrake offside rear

pad warning light on

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 28 Mar 2018 330,689 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pad warning light illuminated

Fail 27 Mar 2018 330,688 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pad warning light illuminated

Fail 9 Mar 2018 330,682 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 2 Mar 2017 322,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 304,713 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 304,713 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 281,872 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 279,958 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 259,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 237,048 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 217,209 miles

brake pad warning on

Pass 27 Feb 2014 192,695 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 192,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 183,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 168,931 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 156,237 miles

o/s/f flexi brake hose starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 152,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 138,422 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 125,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 115,906 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 115,906 miles

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 92,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 78,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,531 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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FL06 VGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL06 VGN, 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 FL06 VGN registered?

FL06 VGN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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