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RJ06 GTU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,984 mi
Last recorded256,984 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 GTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 256,984 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 256,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 250,293 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wet weather test, test carried out in wet weather

brake pad warning light, pads look OK

Pass 4 Sep 2021 239,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 17 Aug 2020 229,564 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 221,802 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 221,801 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 209,691 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 195,632 miles

front brake discs worn

front inner pads worn

Fail 20 Oct 2017 195,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

front brake discs worn

front inner pads worn

Pass 21 Oct 2016 178,833 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 164,652 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 164,581 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 155,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,123 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 113,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,142 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,762 miles

parkbrake has a lot of travel

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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RJ06 GTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 RJ06 GTU, 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 RJ06 GTU registered?

RJ06 GTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 31 August 2006.

Is RJ06 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 GTU 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.

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