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DE56 NXX

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,739 mi
Last recorded158,739 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 NXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 158,739 miles

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar D/Bush has slight play

Fail 7 May 2025 158,739 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front anti roll bar D/Bush has slight play

Pass 15 May 2024 155,799 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all[pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 144,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 126,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 126,160 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 126,060 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 126,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 125,000 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,158 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 116,265 miles

various brake pipes corroded slightly

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2017 116,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2016 113,829 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 113,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 111,227 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 111,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,808 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 108,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 151,792 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 151,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,513 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 77,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,964 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 NXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NXX, 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 NXX registered?

DE56 NXX is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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