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AU56 DYT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,233 mi
Last recorded159,233 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 DYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 159,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 157,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 156,094 miles

Both rear inner cv boots perished

Brake pad warning lamp on but pads look ok

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Reflector slightly cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stone chips in screen

Fail 23 Oct 2024 156,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both rear inner cv boots perished

Brake pad warning lamp on but pads look ok

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Reflector slightly cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stone chips in screen

Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,138 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Screen damage

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner C V boots perished (both)

Pass 4 Nov 2022 149,517 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limit

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 228,600 miles

Front both tyres wearing/feathering outer edges

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

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

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

knock from lower steering column area

Fail 21 Sep 2021 228,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing/feathering outer edges

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

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

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

knock from lower steering column area

Pass 21 Oct 2020 240,188 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 240,188 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 213,234 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 213,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 205,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 205,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 117,946 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 117,946 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 110,656 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear flashing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,656 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s rear flashing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 101,632 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 101,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,793 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 88,398 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,868 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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AU56 DYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AU56 DYT, 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 AU56 DYT registered?

AU56 DYT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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