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LX06 XDM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

305,152 mi
Last recorded305,152 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 XDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 305,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced jacking point missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 304,143 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 304,143 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2024 303,195 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 300,901 miles

n/s o/s front jacking points corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 299,013 miles

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

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

centre exhaust starting to deteriorate

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2022 299,004 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust starting to deteriorate

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2021 297,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all rear seat belts slow to return

Pass 30 Jun 2020 296,571 miles

N/S O/S FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC S PITTED AND SCORRED AND LIPTTED

N/S O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBERS DUST COVERS BROKEN

N/S O/S REAR TYRES BADLY PERRISHING

O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS

O/S N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (i))

STEERING FEELS NOTCHY

TYRE LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 29 Jul 2019 295,372 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 295,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jul 2019 295,329 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyre(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 285,402 miles

HAND BRAKE REQ S ADJUSTMENT

LIGHT ON DASH

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT S FITTED

Fail 23 Jul 2018 285,402 miles

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

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

HAND BRAKE REQ S ADJUSTMENT

LIGHT ON DASH

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT S FITTED

Pass 25 Jul 2017 272,786 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Multiple Childs Seat Fitted, only able to check Drivers Seat Belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 257,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 250,619 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 241,689 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 227,702 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 218,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 203,821 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 183,090 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 19 Jun 2009 158,652 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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LX06 XDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LX06 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

LX06 XDM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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