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DA55 DYX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,750 mi
Last recorded125,750 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 DYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 125,750 miles

Front Jacking points corroded, BORDERLINE

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

Nearside Front Headlamp brackets broken but unit is secure

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,270 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Jacking points corroding

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to hoses starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,683 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,620 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 115,464 miles

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

both headlights deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2022 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,513 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,446 miles

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))

n/s and o/s front jacking points beginning to corrode

Fail 19 Oct 2020 111,446 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

n/s and o/s front jacking points beginning to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,665 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 97,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 9,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,750 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 81,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 74,755 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 74,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 67,630 miles

Emissions too clean to produce a reading

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 67,630 miles

Emissions too clean to produce a reading

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,688 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

dampness around fuel tank.no visable leak.

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,407 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,406 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,624 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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DA55 DYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 DA55 DYX, 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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DA55 DYX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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