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DE06 LCN

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

177,310 mi
Last recorded177,310 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 177,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2025 177,073 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel injectors chuffing, smoke coming from injector area, possible leak in and around injector area (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2024 166,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Drivers seat in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 155,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,095 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,529 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,718 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak only minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 123,718 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak only minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,327 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively spline section worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 118,327 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively spline section worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 113,445 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 107,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,220 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 92,926 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 78,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 78,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 69,200 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 69,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 59,357 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,279 miles

n/s rear shock absorber has a slight leak but is able to function

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear around edges and has a nail in tread area

slight deterioration of n/s wiper blade

Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,740 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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DE06 LCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DE06 LCN, 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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DE06 LCN is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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