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DE56 LMK

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

337,256 mi
Last recorded337,256 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 LMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 337,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 327,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 327,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2016 318,987 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 310,818 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 310,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 305,150 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 May 2015 273,316 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 243,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 243,788 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 208,910 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 208,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 206,065 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall worn

Pass 18 Oct 2012 192,605 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 176,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 174,119 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake stability warning light staying on

front brakes imbalance 20%

Fail 8 Dec 2011 174,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake stability warning light staying on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 143,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both sides rear brake discs rusted, lipped & worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 143,471 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

both sides rear brake discs rusted, lipped & worn

Fail 9 Dec 2010 143,125 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 120,589 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front brake discs lipped & worn

both sides front brakes binding

front number plate damaged

offside slideing door damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both sides front brake discs lipped & worn

both sides front brakes binding

front number plate damaged

offside slideing door damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2009 100,545 miles

front brake discs worn to limit

front brake imbalance

fuel misting around fuel tank unable to find leak further inspection required

n/s front indicator bulb faded

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,858 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

number plate lights poor

Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,025 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs heavily worn

number plate lights poor

Pass 5 Dec 2008 59,130 miles

hand brake travel high

n/s flexy pipe close to roll bar link on a lock

Fail 5 Dec 2008 59,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake travel high

n/s flexy pipe close to roll bar link on a lock

Pass 2 Jul 2008 55,497 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 30 Jun 2008 55,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,301 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 36,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 LMK, 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 LMK is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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