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MER 5Y

2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Silver Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,931 mi
Last recorded31,931 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage33,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMER 5Y
MakeAston Martin
ModelV8 Vantage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 31,931 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 31,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,531 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 28,152 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,995 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 21,769 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 21,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,104 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,467 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,952 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,726 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 15,504 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 13,690 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,278 miles

How Reliable is the Aston Martin V8 Vantage?

Based on 61,949 MOT tests across 4,210 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
1,527
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
4,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 209
coil spring broken 188
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 180
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 173
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MER 5Y is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage in Silver with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 33,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Aston Martin V8 Vantage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MER 5Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Aston Martin V8 Vantage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MER 5Y registered?

MER 5Y is a 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is MER 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for MER 5Y shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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