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VA06 FLJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,857 mi
Last recorded181,857 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 181,857 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 168,532 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 168,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 146,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 146,701 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,089 miles

excessive hand brake travel

nearside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,904 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,904 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,550 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 91,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,474 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,166 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,540 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 FLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA06 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VA06 FLJ?

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What year was VA06 FLJ registered?

VA06 FLJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 14 August 2006.

Is VA06 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA06 FLJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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