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DF06 ETY

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,725 mi
Last recorded184,725 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 ETY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 184,725 miles

Front Both jacking points corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 178,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 172,900 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 168,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 162,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 162,860 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 157,692 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 149,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 149,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 143,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front tyre's wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2014 137,227 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight brake bind off side front

Fail 20 Jul 2013 132,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight brake bind off side front

Pass 20 Jul 2013 132,332 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

slight brake bind off side front

Pass 7 Jul 2012 124,874 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2012 124,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 117,234 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 111,113 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 102,180 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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DF06 ETY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF06 ETY, 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 DF06 ETY registered?

DF06 ETY is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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