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DE56 PKU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,344 mi
Last recorded210,344 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 210,344 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 205,146 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2022 200,494 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2021 196,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 185,561 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber starting to split

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2019 185,559 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal rubber starting to split

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2018 173,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 173,524 miles

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

nearside front brake hose is insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2017 159,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 159,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 143,845 miles

clutch & brake pedal rubbers are worn

Fail 29 Jun 2016 143,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

clutch & brake pedal rubbers are worn

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 128,612 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 112,887 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 95,390 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,100 miles

near side rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,099 miles

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

near side rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2011 57,632 miles

chips in the windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2010 38,188 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 PKU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

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

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