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FX06 WJG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

163,900 mi
Last recorded163,900 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 163,900 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Nov 2025 163,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2024 157,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 148,842 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 148,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 139,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 128,481 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 119,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 106,435 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 106,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 95,924 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 95,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,294 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,514 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,514 miles

Centre Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,895 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 60,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,852 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,551 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,551 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 38,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 38,781 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,270 miles

inner edge of o/s/r tyre is down to 2mm

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,478 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 WJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG registered?

FX06 WJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for FX06 WJG shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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