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FX06 WGY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

270,421 mi
Last recorded270,421 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 270,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By ABS Pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By rear brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet release on curtain string at catch

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner arch corroded but not affecting structural support

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has deep cut but no cord/ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 270,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From ABS pump. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 265,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 258,667 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 258,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 242,618 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 232,331 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 220,569 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 204,892 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 178,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 154,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 130,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 130,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 103,099 miles

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

Nearside rearview mirror cracked but useable

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 103,099 miles

Nearside rearview mirror cracked but useable

Pass 4 Apr 2009 76,084 miles

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

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

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 WGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver 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 FX06 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

FX06 WGY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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