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DF56 RXH

2006 Mercedes-benz Viano

Grey Petrol 3198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,339 mi
Last recorded93,339 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano108,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 RXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelViano
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,339 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2025 93,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 16 Aug 2024 87,189 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low

off side front brake pads starting to get low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 16 Aug 2024 87,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear low

off side front brake pads starting to get low

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2023 80,890 miles

headlamp lenses poor

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 9 Aug 2022 74,862 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 74,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 70,652 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 70,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 67,240 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2020 67,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,669 miles

headlamp lenses poor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 58,861 miles

TYRE N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 58,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

TYRE N/S/F WALL DAMAGE.

TYRE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 53,076 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

R REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.

TYRE N/S/F+N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

TYRE O/S/F EDGE WORN.

TYRE O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT+SPLITS BETWEEN TREADS.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 53,075 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

LONG TRAVEL PARK BRAKE.

R REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.

TYRE N/S/F+N/S/R CLOSE LIMIT.

TYRE O/S/F EDGE WORN.

TYRE O/S/R VERY CLOSE LIMIT+SPLITS BETWEEN TREADS.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 48,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Viano?

Based on 134,814 MOT tests across 8,421 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
9,441
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
8,421
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,410
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,125
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,075
Registration plate lamp not working 999
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
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DF56 RXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano in Grey with a 3,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 108,362 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 Viano fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,410 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF56 RXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Viano typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Viano is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF56 RXH registered?

DF56 RXH is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Viano, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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