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FX06 HYB

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

188,479 mi
Last recorded188,479 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 HYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 188,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear wheel arch ragged edges taped over to prevent injury

welding repairs to offside rear outer sill and nearside outrigger covered in sealer and underseal due to this can only presume repairs are satisfactory

Fail 7 May 2025 188,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger corroded on underside below outer seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension arm outer mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 187,703 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch showing corrosion no ragged edges at this time

Pass 14 Feb 2023 185,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 185,841 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 178,522 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 178,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 173,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 173,563 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 169,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 169,367 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 165,552 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 165,543 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 159,604 miles

front brake pipes coroded

oil leak

power steering pipes coroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 158,208 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake pipes coroded

oil leak

power steering pipes coroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 155,484 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water/condensation distorting light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside number plate light lens missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parkiang brake only just met the minimum efficiency of 16%

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 20 Jul 2015 150,122 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 149,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 146,557 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,557 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 142,286 miles

brake pipes greased.

Fail 21 May 2013 142,284 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 138,581 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 May 2012 138,581 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,927 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 111,922 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2010 71,712 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2009 47,450 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 47,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2008 30,606 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,429 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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FX06 HYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 FX06 HYB, 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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FX06 HYB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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