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DE56 TTU

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

243,211 mi
Last recorded243,211 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 243,211 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 243,211 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 212,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release leer broken

passenger sliding door panel rusty

small chip in the windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2023 211,912 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release lever broken

Pass 10 Jun 2022 208,218 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubbers x2 splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle broken

slight play/knock in steering detected and steering wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2021 206,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass broken ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/cracked outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle broken

front top suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock checks

Fail 24 Jun 2021 206,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass broken ()

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/cracked outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release handle broken

front top suspension mounts noisy on lock to lock checks

Pass 29 Sep 2020 204,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror , glass cracked

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall very badly scuffed and worn

noise from both front suspension top mounts on lock to lock check

Fail 28 Sep 2020 204,664 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror , glass cracked

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall very badly scuffed and worn

noise from both front suspension top mounts on lock to lock check

Pass 4 Jul 2019 196,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 196,736 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 190,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes ,slightly rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear seats in stowed position

Pass 27 Jun 2017 188,608 miles

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2017 188,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2016 183,003 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Fail 16 Jun 2016 183,000 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Jul 2015 177,995 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2015 177,995 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2014 117,879 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 117,879 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,632 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,632 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,759 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 57,298 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 57,298 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 41,814 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 41,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

wear to front and rear discs

Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,788 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 TTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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