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ST06 FZM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,995 mi
Last recorded129,995 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 FZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 129,995 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 121,408 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 121,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding locked on (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to check..... brake locked on (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve / on floor (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 107,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive casing / pan / gasket?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 107,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel almost on floor when operating n/s/r service brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex split / black soot (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over fuel tank etc. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white... paint burnt off bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure back plate holed / broken at b/shoe mtg. area (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded multi places,, front to rear over fuel tank etc (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 7/8 notches free play/travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure joint u clamp rotted / broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake squealing

Oil leak, but not excessive casing / pan / gasket?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator displayed.... fault in wiring circuitry ??

service overdue 11900 miles displayed

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door loom at A pillar broken wires.. radio speaker intermittent on/off

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

glow plug warning light coil on dash illuminated

key fob remote not operating central locking

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,331 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding knocked off (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play to be rechecked after tre replaced (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door loom at A pillar broken wires.. radio speaker intermittent on/off

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

glow plug warning light coil on dash illuminated

key fob remote not operating central locking

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,580 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 80,580 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort scoring noises (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe mtg broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid MT (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

WIRING LOOM FOULING /RUBBING ON STEERING COLUMN

Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,475 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,685 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,795 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 57,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 52,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 52,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light staying 0n

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,927 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 41,694 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 41,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 36,985 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,822 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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ST06 FZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FZM, 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 FZM registered?

ST06 FZM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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