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LV06 VXM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

336,556 mi
Last recorded336,556 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 VXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 336,556 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 336,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 320,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 303,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 287,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 287,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 267,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 253,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 233,406 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 214,391 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 195,001 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 177,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 158,687 miles

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

both front tyres wearing to outer edges

Pass 28 Jul 2014 140,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 128,539 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

nearside mirror case - damaged

oil leak from sump plug

large chunks missing from edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,039 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)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,039 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 88,947 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,186 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Will require wiper blades soon

Pass 21 Apr 2009 65,177 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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LV06 VXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV06 VXM, 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 LV06 VXM registered?

LV06 VXM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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