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OU06 XAH

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,123 mi
Last recorded182,123 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 XAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 182,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 173,412 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 165,281 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 157,260 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 157,260 miles

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

Stop lamp not working Nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 148,143 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 138,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 137,800 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 137,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 135,902 miles

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

advise air bag light on

Fail 13 Jul 2011 135,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 105,915 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

advise offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2009 76,291 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 76,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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OU06 XAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU06 XAH, 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 OU06 XAH registered?

OU06 XAH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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