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DE06 YUU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Maroon Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

382,713 mi
Last recorded382,713 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 382,713 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 343,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear corrosion to wheel arches n.s & o.s

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

corrosion to underbody

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 29 Feb 2024 305,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 304,859 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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 Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT WINDCREEN SLITLY DAMAGE

Pass 3 Feb 2023 257,666 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 257,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2022 209,444 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 154,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 151,602 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 147,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose pipe corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 142,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc poor condition corrodded braking surfaces

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe corrodded and missing

handbrake pedal travel long efficiency low and does not lock any wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2017 133,164 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipe corrodded and missing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 123,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 109,164 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,779 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,504 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,369 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,627 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,216 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 27,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front door mirror glass damaged

n/s front wiper blade poor condition

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 YUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Maroon 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 YUU, 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 YUU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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