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FY06 OLT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

177,005 mi
Last recorded177,005 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 OLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 177,005 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 176,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE COROSION

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Outer BOTH SIDE WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 22 Aug 2024 174,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body surface corrission front and rear axle

Pass 17 Aug 2023 173,039 miles

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 173,035 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system UNDR BONET (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL UNDER CAR SURFACE CORRODED

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 165,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on inner chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 165,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on inner chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 149,994 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 149,994 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 141,165 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 141,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,155 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 127,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 121,875 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 121,875 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,794 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 107,794 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015
Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,088 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 81,088 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 71,791 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,807 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 57,595 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 57,595 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,529 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,908 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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FY06 OLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FY06 OLT, 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 FY06 OLT registered?

FY06 OLT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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