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FX06 WGW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,408 mi
Last recorded90,408 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX06 WGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 90,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 89,610 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 89,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 88,369 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 88,369 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 86,861 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,149 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 86,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,747 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,800 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 75,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 73,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 55,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,570 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,052 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,670 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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 WGW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WGW, 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 WGW registered?

FX06 WGW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is FX06 WGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX06 WGW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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