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SK06 TGZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

242,366 mi
Last recorded242,366 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 TGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 242,366 miles

brake disc worn, under vehicle covered by substance

Pass 8 Jul 2024 239,928 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 235,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 233,646 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 233,646 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 230,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 223,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 219,415 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 219,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 219,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 216,800 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 216,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load 2nd row (5.2.4a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 209,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 209,165 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load buckle cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 198,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 180,207 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 180,197 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 155,588 miles

nearside rear diff seal weaping

Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,367 miles

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

oil leak on diff

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,923 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 84,235 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 67,451 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 67,451 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,104 miles

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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SK06 TGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SK06 TGZ, 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 SK06 TGZ registered?

SK06 TGZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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