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SH06 FLW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

196,642 mi
Last recorded196,642 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 196,642 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 192,503 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 187,989 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 187,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 184,193 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several brake pipes at the rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 180,289 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 175,669 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners and centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 175,669 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 173,653 miles

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

all underside slightly corroded

o/s headlightlens poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2019 173,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all underside slightly corroded

o/s headlightlens poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2018 162,359 miles

all underside slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 162,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 149,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

emissions to clean to register

Fail 6 Nov 2017 149,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 31 Oct 2016 137,352 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 124,489 miles

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 124,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 112,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2014 112,851 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 101,201 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 101,201 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 85,929 miles

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,191 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 61,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak rear diff

Pass 5 Sep 2009 48,520 miles

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

advise spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 5 Sep 2009 48,520 miles

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

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise spare wheel carrier loose

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 FLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FLW, 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 FLW registered?

SH06 FLW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 22 June 2006.

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