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DA55 DYY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

178,367 mi
Last recorded178,367 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 178,367 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 178,362 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2025 177,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 170,578 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 167,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 161,079 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 161,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 156,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 154,196 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 154,194 miles

Central Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel peddle creeping uderload (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level fluid leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 151,415 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 145,829 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords visible in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 136,716 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,564 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 122,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 115,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,024 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 101,316 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 98,128 miles

Spare tyre defective

front brake pads 60-70% worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,414 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 84,290 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 67,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 45,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 DYY 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 DYY, 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 DA55 DYY registered?

DA55 DYY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is DA55 DYY safe to buy?

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