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DA56 AEY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,843 mi
Last recorded183,843 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 AEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 183,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 174,205 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 157,700 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 157,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Join With Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Join With Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear; Near Gearbox, on Chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive At Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 141,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 141,126 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 119,209 miles

Emissions not tested due to missing section of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment nearside and offside (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,117 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,563 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

rear discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2016 96,561 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs corroded

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,101 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,974 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 61,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,816 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 47,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,066 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DA56 AEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DA56 AEY, 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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DA56 AEY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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