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DE06 TXO

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,898 mi
Last recorded176,898 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 TXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 176,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 166,601 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 139,518 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,251 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 116,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 100,742 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing missing(not affecting operation)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2021 100,740 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front seat belt buckle casing missing(not affecting operation)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2020 92,776 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,882 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,880 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,587 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 75,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage no dampening effect (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 in rear

Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 in rear

Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,322 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,389 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,381 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake has a lot of travel.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 38,800 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 38,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 18,133 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 12,466 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 TXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc 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 DE06 TXO, 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 DE06 TXO registered?

DE06 TXO is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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