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ST06 FZJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,197 mi
Last recorded218,197 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 FZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 218,197 miles

Exhaust centre joint insecure. (Clamp not securing

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 218,197 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust centre joint insecure. (Clamp not securing

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract.

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

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 185,481 miles

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 185,127 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 152,857 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 152,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

foreign object wrapped around centre prop-shaft damaging slide gaiter

slight damage to front bumper at nearside

Pass 2 Jul 2009 113,220 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Fail 2 Jul 2009 113,212 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer 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 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FZJ, 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 ST06 FZJ registered?

ST06 FZJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 July 2006.

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