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DE06 YAY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,788 mi
Last recorded159,788 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 159,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,056 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 149,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sills corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 140,637 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

sills corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 139,779 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 137,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 135,116 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,837 miles

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

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 23 Jan 2019 121,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff damp

Pass 31 Jan 2018 102,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,021 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,739 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake pipes grease coated

rear differential damp

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 52,747 miles

tracking

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 35,434 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 35,434 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise adjust parking brake travel

Pass 21 Jan 2010 29,348 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 YAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

DE06 YAY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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