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DE56 ZHZ

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

124,898 mi
Last recorded124,898 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 ZHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 124,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 123,398 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 121,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 118,332 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,583 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 115,326 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 115,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,223 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 109,264 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 107,501 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 105,099 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 105,098 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 102,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 94,464 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 94,464 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,730 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,142 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear tyres starting to wear low

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,735 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges.

Front number plate cracked.

Slight blow from centre exhaust box.

Travel in handbrake.

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 ZHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZHZ, 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 ZHZ registered?

DE56 ZHZ is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is DE56 ZHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE56 ZHZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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