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SH06 FLR

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

277,093 mi
Last recorded277,093 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 FLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 277,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

signs of previous repairs

underbody fully spayed with thick black sealant

Pass 30 Apr 2022 258,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 237,958 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 237,275 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 237,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019
Pass 11 Jan 2018 218,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056516 (4.1.E.1)

only drivers an front passenger seat used at time of test

slight exhaust leak from injector

Fail 11 Jan 2018 218,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056516 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2056516 (4.1.E.1)

only drivers an front passenger seat used at time of test

slight exhaust leak from injector

Pass 6 Jan 2017 213,737 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes coated in anti corrosion grease

intermittent fault with rear fog lamps

Pass 7 Jan 2016 204,146 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front bearings noisy in operation

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 204,145 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion of metal brake pipes

front bearings noisy in operation

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 192,841 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 192,841 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 163,936 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 163,936 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,025 miles

windscreen has slight damage to zone b

Fail 15 Nov 2012 142,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

windscreen has slight damage to zone b

Pass 9 Nov 2011 114,962 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 114,962 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 95,438 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,364 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

park brake warning light inop

front wipers poor

bonnet difficult to open

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

Fail 30 Oct 2009 67,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bonnet difficult to open

front wipers poor

nearside rear tyre close to limit

park brake warning light inop

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

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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SH06 FLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH06 FLR, 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 SH06 FLR registered?

SH06 FLR is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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