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AU56 DZS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

134,553 mi
Last recorded134,553 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 DZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 134,553 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2026 134,553 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,059 miles

Central Brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 124,969 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 124,969 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 121,984 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 121,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam new bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 119,019 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,711 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 116,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 115,344 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,975 miles

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r light cluster broken

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,973 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pad warning light on

o/s/r light cluster broken

Pass 15 Oct 2015 107,044 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 99,385 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 99,384 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 89,339 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 89,339 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 79,382 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,394 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre has small cracks on outer wall, near bead seat.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,009 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 DZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU56 DZS?

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What year was AU56 DZS registered?

AU56 DZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 October 2006.

Is AU56 DZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 DZS shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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