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FM06 EYS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

207,654 mi
Last recorded207,654 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 EYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 207,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure rear rubbing drive shaft (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both rear (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front dip beam illuminates when side light switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet catch missing

cant open both rear sliding doors

n/s/f headlamp damaged

slight distortion front brake discs

surface corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Aug 2020 204,460 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both side rear flexible hoses corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake pedal has no reserve travel.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 204,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes to both side rear flexible hoses corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

parking brake pedal has no reserve travel.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 200,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 200,914 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet o/s (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal spongy due to fluid leak.

parking brake only just met efficiency requirements.

parking brake pedal reserve travel needs attention.

Pass 28 Feb 2018 196,009 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 196,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 186,868 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 186,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 177,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 169,933 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 158,066 miles

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

knock on steering no play found

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jun 2013 158,066 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 150,276 miles

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

noise in steering column but no play found

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jul 2012 150,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

noise in steering column but no play found

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2011 141,196 miles

noise at top of steering column

Fail 25 Jun 2011 141,136 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

noise at top of steering column

Pass 17 May 2010 116,281 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 90,401 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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FM06 EYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FM06 EYS, 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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FM06 EYS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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