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DE56 CHV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests44 (27 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate61.4%

Mileage

497,090 mi
Last recorded497,090 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 CHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

27 pass 17 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2022 497,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor step mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch corrroded and holed

Rear boot lid corroded near tailgate lock

Rear rear valance excessively corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 486,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 483,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 483,318 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 478,780 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 474,531 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 474,531 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 474,401 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeded Manufacturer Plate Limit of 1.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes in engine ay area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items in the windswept area of windscreen but does not obscure drivers view of the road.

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Cross Member Rotten & Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross Member Above Rear Springs Rotten & Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and Out Rigger Corroded & Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Area Rotten & Holed in Various Places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2020 470,427 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 470,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear parking brake low on performance

park brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 24 Jul 2019 459,959 miles

Rear screen wash provides no fluid

Fail 22 Jul 2019 459,953 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear screen wash provides no fluid

Pass 24 Jan 2019 452,657 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 452,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 436,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd joint from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 436,756 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in engine bay corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively 2nd joint from front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 421,499 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 421,400 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mtg corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 407,329 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 407,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 394,648 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 382,785 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cv joint boot perished

Offside Rear Inner cv joint boot split

Pass 12 Feb 2016 368,972 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 354,202 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 x brake pipes on inner side of chassis leg by front sub frame slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes on ABS pump unit slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 354,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 x brake pipes on inner side of chassis leg by front sub frame slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipes on ABS pump unit slightly corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 340,376 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 340,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 326,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 326,129 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 311,473 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 311,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 296,112 miles

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

rear drive shaft cv boots cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2013 279,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 260,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 240,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2012 240,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 218,733 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 218,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 198,252 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 180,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in steering rack and slight seapage

Pass 1 Apr 2010 163,992 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 163,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

objects in drivers view

Pass 29 Sep 2009 142,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,752 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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DE56 CHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.4%.

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 DE56 CHV, 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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DE56 CHV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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