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FV06 LHY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

250,043 mi
Last recorded250,043 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 250,043 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 250,043 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 246,739 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front anti roll bar bracket welded to subframe

Fail 28 Nov 2018 246,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front anti roll bar bracket welded to subframe

Pass 29 Nov 2017 238,739 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 238,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged os front flexi cut showing chords (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text 3d numbers and letters (6.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 233,685 miles

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 13 Oct 2015 217,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 202,356 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 196,914 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 178,786 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 14 Sep 2012 178,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 14 Oct 2011 149,792 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 149,792 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside rear light cluster damaged allowing water to enter

Pass 9 Sep 2010 122,767 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 96,139 miles

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

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

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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FV06 LHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY registered?

FV06 LHY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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