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GL06 OWE

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,244 mi
Last recorded121,244 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 OWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 121,244 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 121,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 118,989 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,063 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 113,163 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose nearside bracket rusted off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorated/delaminated

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,061 miles

brake warning light on

**Access to driver seat and seat belt only**

Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,806 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake reading was lower on the offside

Fail 24 Feb 2017 106,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake reading was lower on the offside

Pass 11 Dec 2015 103,572 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 103,565 miles

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

Both front tyres worn slightly on the inside edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 96,581 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)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 96,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 89,306 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,121 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,787 miles

front brake pads getting low on o/s/f

Fail 2 Jul 2010 58,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front brake pads getting low on o/s/f

Pass 22 Jun 2009 46,621 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 46,621 miles

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

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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GL06 OWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL06 OWE, 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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GL06 OWE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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