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SH06 FMG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,650 mi
Last recorded136,650 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 FMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 136,650 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Sliding Dot Wont Open

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 136,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Sliding Dot Wont Open

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,814 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,849 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 116,848 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 112,014 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 112,014 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,407 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear wheel binding.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 106,407 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear wheel binding.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 97,491 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 97,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to passangers side door and sill..

Fail 31 Aug 2013 87,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 87,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,035 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 77,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passangers side mirror glass cracked

passangers side track rod end slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,459 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,309 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,749 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,749 miles

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

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

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 FMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG registered?

SH06 FMG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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