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YS06 EFJ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

249,453 mi
Last recorded249,453 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 EFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 249,453 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 229,244 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 217,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2021 217,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2019 197,219 miles

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

Front reg plate cracked

Oil leak coming from turbo boost pipe

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 197,219 miles

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

Front reg plate cracked

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak coming from turbo boost pipe

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inners (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sills corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 185,481 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 173,645 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 173,643 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 160,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 147,749 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 133,582 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 115,870 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 87,448 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 May 2010 123,306 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 123,306 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 94,604 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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YS06 EFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YS06 EFJ, 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 YS06 EFJ registered?

YS06 EFJ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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The MOT history for YS06 EFJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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