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FX06 WEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

242,311 mi
Last recorded242,311 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 WEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 242,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

offside rear inner CV boot perished

parking brake has little reserve travel - only just pass efficiency

Pass 20 Nov 2023 236,520 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 231,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 228,527 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 223,541 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 223,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 219,215 miles

2554518 profile tyres fitted across the front axle,2254518 profile tyres fitted across the rear axle

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

Nearside Front tyre has no wear left in it

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

the play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint is just passable

Pass 8 Nov 2018 212,340 miles

Front upper windscreen tinted outside the drivers view

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner-sills

underside vehicle brake pipe greased

Fail 6 Nov 2018 212,388 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front upper windscreen tinted outside the drivers view

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

slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner-sills

underside vehicle brake pipe greased

Front grill attached with a rope

Pass 6 Nov 2017 206,553 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 206,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 200,502 miles

All of the brake pipes are heavily coated

Both rear suspension springs are coil bound

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

The abs and traction control lights were on but went out when brake tested and stayed out

Fail 18 Oct 2016 200,502 miles

All of the brake pipes are heavily coated

Both rear suspension springs are coil bound

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

The abs and traction control lights were on but went out when brake tested and stayed out

Pass 28 Oct 2015 193,517 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 183,973 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 183,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 166,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 166,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 144,209 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 144,207 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 109,549 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 80,090 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 WEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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