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VA06 FLV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

126,519 mi
Last recorded126,519 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 FLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 126,519 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 126,518 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 117,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm wearing on inner edge & has got a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake light slightly dim

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Fail 16 Jul 2016 117,717 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes slightly corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-4mm wearing on inner edge & has got a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake light slightly dim

brake pedal rubber worn to metal on edge

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 106,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,658 miles

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

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre is scuffing out on the inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2014 94,658 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre is scuffing out on the inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2013 84,508 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,508 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,927 miles

both rear tyres are scuffed out on the edges

brake warning light on dash

nearside mirror is partly lose

offside front tyre is wearing down more on the inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2012 73,813 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are scuffed out on the edges

brake warning light on dash

nearside mirror is partly lose

offside front tyre is wearing down more on the inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,296 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 FLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

VA06 FLV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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