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NK06 XJG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

77,741 mi
Last recorded77,741 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 XJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 77,741 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 75,099 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all vehicle jacking point areas corroded

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated

o/s/f outer sill slightly corroded

underside fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 69,113 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 65,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 65,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 60,765 miles

automatic gear box sump has a leak

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi hose showing signs of corrosion

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

surface corrosion round all four jacking points

Pass 23 Apr 2021 56,609 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 56,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 55,943 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi hose showing signs of corrosion

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi hose shoeing signs of corrosion

o/s/f headlamp lens fogging

Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,950 miles

front brake imbalance just on pass limit

power steering pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,910 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 45,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,462 miles

slight play at offside front drop link

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,345 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 36,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 29,394 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 29,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,466 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 23,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 19,004 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,804 miles

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear on outer edges

Fail 12 Jul 2010 17,799 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres showing wear on outer edges

Fail 9 Jul 2009 15,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,391 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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NK06 XJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Green 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 NK06 XJG, 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 NK06 XJG registered?

NK06 XJG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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