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VN06 NGU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

283,081 mi
Last recorded283,081 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 NGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 283,081 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 277,307 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 271,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 261,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 261,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 255,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 255,029 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 247,886 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 242,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2016 236,359 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 236,359 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 229,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres feathering on edges

o/s front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 26 Jun 2015 229,467 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres feathering on edges

o/s front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 28 Jun 2014 214,296 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 214,286 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 191,654 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 191,654 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 171,908 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 155,073 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 155,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2010 125,901 miles

rear diff has slight oil leak

Fail 30 May 2010 125,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2009 85,441 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 85,392 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN06 NGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VN06 NGU, 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 VN06 NGU registered?

VN06 NGU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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