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FX06 WFA

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,343 mi
Last recorded181,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 WFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 181,343 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 176,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 173,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Monitor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 173,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Monitor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 167,827 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 167,827 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,757 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,846 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 151,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar mounting bush worn but not excessive

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

Offside Front anti roll bar mounting bush worn but not excessive

Pass 9 Jan 2019 142,496 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,955 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 112,183 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 107,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,804 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 101,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,424 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 89,424 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,271 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 58,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

osf door check strap broken

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,310 miles

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

osf door check strap broken

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 WFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FX06 WFA, 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 FX06 WFA registered?

FX06 WFA is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is FX06 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 WFA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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