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DE56 LUL

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,004 mi
Last recorded140,004 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 140,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 117,912 miles

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

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,708 miles

Central Front Lubricated secondary bonnet catch.

Central Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad warning illuminated, wire from nearside rear disconnected.

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 99,250 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 99,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,985 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 91,983 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 82,261 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 82,258 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever missing handle miss (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,877 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 72,877 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,522 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,522 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 60,659 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 60,652 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective x4 rear (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 46,831 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

fuel tank damp

Fail 27 Mar 2014 46,777 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,181 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,971 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 9,108 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 64 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 LUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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