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DA55 VRM

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

137,319 mi
Last recorded137,319 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 VRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 137,319 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under-seal. Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 137,319 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered in under-seal. Both sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 123,117 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion underbody

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve of travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 122,822 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s front under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front inner wing coroding

o/s front inner wing coroding

Pass 7 Nov 2023 117,752 miles

vechile chassis heavy rust through out

Fail 24 Oct 2023 117,482 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s rear inscure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective o/s (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s front under step coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s front under step corodied (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear chassis holed at rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

vechile chassis heavy rust through out

Pass 2 Nov 2022 112,845 miles

vechlie body cording

Fail 26 Oct 2022 112,821 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s front out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced n/s middle out rigger to chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

vechlie body cording

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,522 miles

drivers door coroding

n/s outer sill coroded

o/s outer sill coroded

Fail 20 Oct 2021 108,522 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s (1.4.1 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

drivers door coroding

n/s outer sill coroded

o/s outer sill coroded

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

n/s outer sill coroding

rear axle bushes pershing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 103,847 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working n/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s front under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s (4.1.4 (b))

n/s outer sill holed

rear axle bushes pershing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,779 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills coroding

vechile chassis heavy rust

Fail 12 Oct 2018 88,690 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s chassis section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills coroding

vechile chassis heavy rust

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,591 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,848 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 76,848 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,650 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 71,640 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,712 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 66,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,139 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,139 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 57,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,500 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2012 50,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 42,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 32,556 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 VRM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DA55 VRM, 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 VRM is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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