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DE56 WVG

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,083 mi
Last recorded161,083 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 161,083 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion on rear chassis

inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 153,666 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 146,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking lever has travel but still functions

Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 124,335 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,579 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 117,511 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,673 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,171 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 90,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,122 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,930 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,970 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,758 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,758 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 32,862 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE56 WVG registered?

DE56 WVG is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is DE56 WVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 WVG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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