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DE56 ZZV

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,056 mi
Last recorded156,056 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 156,056 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,478 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 149,398 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 141,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 141,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 133,832 miles

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2020 133,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,732 miles

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

brake pad warning light on dash all brake pads look ok

damp around fuel filter not leaking time of test

near side front anti roll bar dust cover starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s sill damaged

o/s mirror damaged

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

slight play in o/s of steering rack

staining around diesel filter

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,594 miles

brake pad warning on dash (pads look ok)

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

tyre light on dash!

Fail 23 Oct 2017 109,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pad warning on dash (pads look ok)

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

tyre light on dash!

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,396 miles

Tyre warning on dash

brake pad warning on dash

end off exhaust missing

Fail 2 Nov 2016 100,383 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre warning on dash

brake pad warning on dash

end off exhaust missing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 92,086 miles

centre stop light not working

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 3 Nov 2015 92,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop light not working

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,668 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,997 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 74,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,471 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 65,204 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,385 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 54,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 46,725 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,541 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 ZZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

DE56 ZZV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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