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ST06 FEJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner vehicle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner vehicle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded below sliding door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025
Fail 3 Jun 2025

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S AND O/S FRONT UNDER SILL PANELS RUSTY BUT NOT STRUCTUAL

Pass 1 Feb 2024 315,259 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 315,259 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 306,062 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 306,062 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength UNDER SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 295,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along offside front chassis leg in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 295,808 miles

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

Towbar component defective (6.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front too rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along offside front chassis leg in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 285,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 277,475 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 267,085 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 254,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroding and wing

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 245,630 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 230,495 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 214,178 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 214,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 198,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 177,938 miles

slight play in os track rod end

Pass 28 Apr 2011 161,788 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 161,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 118,864 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 118,751 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,375 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,653 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Jul 2009 116,653 miles

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

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

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

both rear and offside front tyres wearing on edges

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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ST06 FEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple 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 ST06 FEJ, 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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ST06 FEJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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