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FV06 CEX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,970 mi
Last recorded155,970 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 CEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2024 155,970 miles

Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Above N/SF subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Above fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 150,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Feb 2023 150,988 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 146,079 miles

Nearside Front inner rackend has slight play

Fail 19 Jul 2022 146,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 x areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rackend has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all under side of vehicle is rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2020 133,748 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both NS & OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both NS & OS chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,152 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed Both NS & OS flexies starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight wear top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip OS of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,557 miles

Offside Front strut asemberly has play

Fail 8 Aug 2017 110,556 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front strut asemberly has play

Pass 13 Feb 2017 107,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 98,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 87,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 74,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2013 57,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 53,689 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,630 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 50,610 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 46,773 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 46,732 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 41,261 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 May 2009 41,261 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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FV06 CEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FV06 CEX, 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 FV06 CEX registered?

FV06 CEX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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