CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF06 ELC

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,546 mi
Last recorded152,546 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 152,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 144,695 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 137,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020 129,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 120,787 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 110,810 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 100,583 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,279 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 86,098 miles

Light surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 86,096 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Light surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, no cords exposed.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 77,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fine cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

Fail 23 Feb 2015 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clamp broken on exhaust front pipe.

fine cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar mounting bushes.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,362 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,187 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 53,187 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 47,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,545 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 40,545 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,773 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
Full Mercedes-benz Vito reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF06 ELC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF06 ELC, 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

How do I check the history of MF06 ELC?

You can check the full history of MF06 ELC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF06 ELC registered?

MF06 ELC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is MF06 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 ELC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF06 ELC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF06 ELC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.