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DE06 XZS

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,728 mi
Last recorded107,728 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 XZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 107,728 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 97,443 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,396 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,108 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has movement

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has movement

Pass 11 Aug 2022 69,142 miles

Front both steering arms have slight play

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 69,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front both steering arms have slight play

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

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 61,434 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 47,188 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 47,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,486 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 44,480 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,115 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 40,115 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,322 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 36,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 28,896 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 28,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 23,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,419 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,234 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking.

O/S/R tyre cracking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 12,413 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,456 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 9,456 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 6,733 miles

n/s/f tyre is low on outer edge

parking brake has little reserve travel

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 XZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

DE06 XZS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is DE06 XZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 XZS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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