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GJ06 UHG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,839 mi
Last recorded119,839 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 UHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 119,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 108,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 105,760 miles

7 clicks until parking brake starts to work

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot perishing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner cv boot perishing

Fail 23 Nov 2022 105,754 miles

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

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

7 clicks until parking brake starts to work

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot perishing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner cv boot perishing

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,300 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 98,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 90,003 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 89,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 89,451 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holders x3 (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 80,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material right on border (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 74,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2017 67,451 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 61,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,499 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,496 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 55,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,222 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 53,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,946 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 49,946 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 45,497 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,052 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 30,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,578 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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GJ06 UHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

GJ06 UHG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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