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FN06 OWB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,003 mi
Last recorded107,003 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN06 OWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 107,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,172 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2020 98,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

general under body corrosion present.

Pass 22 Oct 2019 97,027 miles

both front under body jacking points have some corrosion.

reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2018 96,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 94,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre Bold On Inner

Fail 30 Oct 2017 94,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near Flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near Flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Offside Front Tyre Bold On Inner

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 92,583 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 92,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 87,400 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,400 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,383 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,468 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,819 miles

both front brake flexes fine cracks

front brake disc slight wear

rear tyres coming up to markers

Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake flexes fine cracks

front brake disc slight wear

rear tyres coming up to markers

Pass 6 Nov 2010 58,505 miles

engine oil slightly low

front brake hoses close to link rods on full lock

hand brake pedal little reserve travel

near side dip beam aim low limit

rear no plate slightly loose

Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,540 miles

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 45,528 miles

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

Rear tyres perished and worn.

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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FN06 OWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN06 OWB, 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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FN06 OWB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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