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WU06 HGJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,241 mi
Last recorded127,241 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 HGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 127,241 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 127,241 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 125,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,099 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 119,804 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 119,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 113,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 113,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 110,629 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 110,629 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,529 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 107,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,977 miles

Brake pipe to offside rear starting to corrode

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 14 Mar 2017 97,977 miles

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

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

Brake pipe to offside rear starting to corrode

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,097 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 92,097 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,932 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,639 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp motor faulty

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,354 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,354 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 42,284 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 42,282 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,034 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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WU06 HGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WU06 HGJ, 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 WU06 HGJ registered?

WU06 HGJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is WU06 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 HGJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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