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DE56 NUW

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,072 mi
Last recorded127,072 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 NUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,072 miles

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

Hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 123,268 miles

Offside Front 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))

V belt cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2022 123,184 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front 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))

V belt cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened bolts to hub not fully tightened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened limited travel as most coils are touching (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp added on - not standard (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp added on - not standard (4.4.3 (b))

Rear springs have limited travel

Pass 26 Oct 2019 111,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 111,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,900 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 106,900 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside front tyre size incorrect (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle runflat type tyre fitted (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,068 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 99,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 93,571 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,226 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,880 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 65,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 51,204 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 37,932 miles

vin sticker on door post loose

Fail 16 Nov 2009 25,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rattle from exhaust worse when cold

service due light displayed

Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,466 miles

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

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

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

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

rattle from exhaust worse when cold

service due light displayed

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 NUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE56 NUW, 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 DE56 NUW registered?

DE56 NUW is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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