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DE06 TXT

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,401 mi
Last recorded203,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 TXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 203,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above front subframe nearside rear mount (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexxi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

reverse lights not working

Fail 19 Jan 2024 203,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested nearside rear caliper seal blew on brake application (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes above front subframe nearside rear mount (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexxi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Jan 2023 194,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on both front sills by jacking points

Fail 19 Jan 2023 194,723 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on both front sills by jacking points

high level brake light 60% functioning

Pass 7 Jan 2022 189,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rearmost joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 189,369 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated rear propshaft rearmost joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe above nearside front subframe mount (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

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

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

high level brake light 50%

Pass 7 Nov 2020 183,587 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroding

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Offside Rear reflector slight damaged

abs light on dash but went out wen moved on ramp and stayed out

Pass 8 Nov 2019 175,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 166,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 154,241 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 138,640 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 131,561 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 124,384 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,384 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 117,329 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 117,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2012 116,765 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 98,575 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 86,991 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 TXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE06 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

DE06 TXT is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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