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J20 AUL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

142,200 mi
Last recorded142,200 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 142,200 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 142,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 119,765 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,144 miles

jacking points under vehicle corroding

Pass 10 May 2024 107,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front outriggers and rear chassis rusty

slight noise steering coloum

Fail 10 May 2024 107,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

front outriggers and rear chassis rusty

slight noise steering coloum

Pass 13 Jun 2023 106,940 miles

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

front out riggers and rear chassis surface rust

slight noise steering coloum

Pass 15 Jun 2022 105,878 miles

slight noise steering coloum

Rear chassis legs surface rust

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 104,800 miles

rear chassis surface rust

slight noise steering coloum

Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,703 miles

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

slight noise from steering coloum when rocking steering

Fail 30 Jun 2020 103,703 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight noise from steering coloum when rocking steering

Pass 11 Jun 2019 101,518 miles

slight noise at steering coloum when rocking steering

Pass 4 Jul 2018 98,504 miles

slight noise at steering coloum when rocking steering

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,849 miles

slight noise at steering coloum when rocking steering

Pass 22 Jul 2016 90,779 miles

Front pads low

Nearside Front brake pipe surface rust

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,052 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,131 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,515 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2011 52,389 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,389 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 44,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 44,456 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,854 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nail in n/s/r tyre

travel in parking brake

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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J20 AUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J20 AUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J20 AUL registered?

J20 AUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is J20 AUL safe to buy?

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