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DA56 OKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,017 mi
Last recorded135,017 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 OKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 135,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 131,606 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 128,330 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 128,266 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 125,969 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 125,969 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 121,988 miles

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

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

the gearbox has a slight leak of oil

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 117,172 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 109,807 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 109,790 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 105,901 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,900 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn low on edges

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 15 Aug 2016 100,487 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 100,487 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,235 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,418 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 92,418 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Minor oil leak from gearbox sump gasket

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear disc corroded on outer edges, only using 75% pads

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,273 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,273 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 77,098 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,750 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 4 Feb 2011 63,968 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,820 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake needs slight adjustment

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 OKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 DA56 OKU, 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 DA56 OKU registered?

DA56 OKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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