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LX06 XDH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,538 mi
Last recorded179,538 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 XDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 179,538 miles

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

steering wheel grip coming loose

Fail 13 Nov 2025 179,531 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements insecure and faded (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and spring hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

steering wheel grip coming loose

Pass 13 Nov 2024 174,577 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 174,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (maybe bulbs BUT note osf headlamp lens deteriorated) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear 195 65 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 174,455 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,704 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 167,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 162,627 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 152,193 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 152,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 144,154 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 133,048 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 133,048 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,710 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 103,710 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,213 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,876 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,497 miles

nearside front tyre has been glued together

Pass 8 Apr 2010 44,696 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

handbrake travel

nsf tyre getting low

osf mirror cover

pad warning light on

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,829 miles

off side door mirror back missing

off side door sill damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2009 32,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side door mirror back missing

off side door sill damaged

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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LX06 XDH 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 68%.

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 LX06 XDH, 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 LX06 XDH registered?

LX06 XDH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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