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DFZ 1005

2006 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,778 mi
Last recorded139,778 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito121,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 1005
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 139,778 miles

Underside of vehicle coated in undersealer

Pass 30 Jul 2025 139,158 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 137,537 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 137,312 miles

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

chassis and underbody slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 136,756 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,936 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front and rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 130,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,298 miles

handbrake lever slight travel

Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jul 2018 121,595 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 116,783 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 116,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,330 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 113,330 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,744 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 98,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 98,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,213 miles

Front brake imbalance - 23%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,424 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,902 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 46,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 45,551 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,405 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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DFZ 1005 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 DFZ 1005, 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

How do I check the history of DFZ 1005?

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What year was DFZ 1005 registered?

DFZ 1005 is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is DFZ 1005 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFZ 1005 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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