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GJ06 PGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

160,401 mi
Last recorded160,401 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 PGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 160,401 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 160,401 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 154,525 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 154,525 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rusty with slight perferations (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 147,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe rusty with slight perferations (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 141,752 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 18 Dec 2019 141,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Reverse lights not working

Pass 24 Nov 2018 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2018 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 126,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 117,581 miles

Nearside body damage

Fail 31 Oct 2016 117,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine oil level low

Nearside body damage

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 99,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,080 miles

o/s/f drop link boot splitting / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / rear disc corroding / rear pads getting low / heat signs on o/s/r disc ./ n/s/r tyre close to limit /

Fail 10 Apr 2014 94,080 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

o/s/f drop link boot splitting / o/s/f brake pipe corroding / rear disc corroding / rear pads getting low / heat signs on o/s/r disc ./ n/s/r tyre close to limit /

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,110 miles

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/F TYRE X WEARING ON SIDE

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F WHEEL

Pass 5 Apr 2012 77,684 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 77,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,288 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,334 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

parking brake lever getting near end of reserve travel

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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GJ06 PGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GJ06 PGZ, 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 GJ06 PGZ registered?

GJ06 PGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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