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VA06 FLF

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,529 mi
Last recorded183,529 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 183,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 183,529 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing been cut off at base (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 165,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2017 145,484 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2017 145,484 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 128,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 119,199 miles

centre brakes light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,135 miles

both front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn and knocking

nearside window faulty

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn and knocking

both front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside window faulty

tracking recommended

Pass 27 Jul 2013 96,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 80,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,491 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,486 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 42,792 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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VA06 FLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VA06 FLF, 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 VA06 FLF registered?

VA06 FLF is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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